CESSNA 182P
North Myrtle Beach, SC — August 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA336 |
| Event ID | 20230814192862 |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.68910, -78.88670 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.