No fatalities

22 Feb 2024: CESSNA 182A — Weippe, ID

Weippe, ID, United States

On 22 Feb 2024, a CESSNA 182A was involved in an aviation accident near Weippe, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over. 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 failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationEffect on equipment