No fatalities

CESSNA 182Q accident at Kingman, AZ, 26 May 2023

Kingman, AZ, United States

On May 26, 2023, a CESSNA 182Q operated by AMS AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Kingman, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running. 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 failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PassengerPilotDamaged/degradedEffect on personnel

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 May 2023 CESSNA 182Q accident near Kingman, AZ?

The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 May 2023 CESSNA 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 May 2023 involved a CESSNA 182Q, operated by AMS AVIATION LLC, at Kingman, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.