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Jun 15, 2025
N71450 accident at Willow Creek, MT
Cessna 182M — Fuel exhaustion at Willow Creek, MT
DateJun 15, 2025
Tail numberN71450
AircraftCessna 182M · Cessna 182 Skylane · C182
LocationWillow Creek, MT
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Skydiving
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA176
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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