No fatalities
13 Aug 2023: CESSNA 182P — STANLEY AERO CLUB INC — North Myrtle Beach, SC
On 13 Aug 2023, a CESSNA 182P operated by STANLEY AERO CLUB INC was involved in an aviation accident near North Myrtle Beach, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a 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.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation