# NTSB Accident SEA94LA236
> **CESSNA 182** · 1994-09-08 · CIRCLE, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA94LA236
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02358
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-09-08
- **Location:** CIRCLE, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.559982, -105.770477
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182
- **Registration:** N2889R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI) TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE, INCLUDING THE PROPER SECURING OF THE FUEL CAP. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DIVERT TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT AFTER RECOGNIZING EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

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