No fatalities

CESSNA 182M accident at Willow Creek, MT, 15 Jun 2025

Willow Creek, MT, United States

On June 15, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jun 2025 CESSNA 182M accident near Willow Creek, MT?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 2025 CESSNA 182M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 2025 involved a CESSNA 182M, at Willow Creek, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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