CESSNA 182A

Ocala, FL — May 8, 2025

Event Information

DateMay 8, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA25LA199
Event ID20250508200132
LocationOcala, FL
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.16676, -82.22795
AirportOCALA INTL-JIM TAYLOR FLD
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182A
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.

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.

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