No fatalities

CESSNA 182P accident at Mineral Wells, TX, 8 Jun 2025

Mineral Wells, TX, United States

On June 8, 2025, a CESSNA 182P was involved in an aviation accident near Mineral Wells, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationFluid management