No fatalities

CESSNA 182Q accident at St Ignatius, MT, 24 Oct 2021

St Ignatius, MT, United States

On October 24, 2021, a CESSNA 182Q operated by CIRRUS AIR LLC was involved in an aviation accident near St Ignatius, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 2021 CESSNA 182Q accident near St Ignatius, MT?

The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 2021 CESSNA 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 2021 involved a CESSNA 182Q, operated by CIRRUS AIR LLC, at St Ignatius, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.