No fatalities

15 Jun 2025: CESSNA 182M — Willow Creek, MT

Willow Creek, MT, United States

On 15 Jun 2025, a CESSNA 182M was involved in an aviation accident near Willow Creek, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total 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.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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