Final None Sep 27, 2025

N186X accident at Ilwaco, WA

Cessna 185A — Loss of engine power (total) at 7W1 (Ilwaco, WA)

DateSep 27, 2025
Tail numberN186X
AircraftCessna 185A · Cessna 185 Skywagon · C185
Location7W1 — Ilwaco, WA
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA298

Probable cause

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

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