No fatalities
8 May 2025: CESSNA 182A — Ocala, FL
On 8 May 2025, a CESSNA 182A was involved in an aviation accident near Ocala, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing. 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 decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pilot