CESSNA 185A
Ilwaco, WA, September 27, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ilwaco, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.30710, -123.96550 |
| Airport | PORT OF ILWACO |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA298 |
| Event ID | 20250930201751 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185A |
| Registration # | N186X |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total 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.