MINR · CESSNA 182 · 2017-09-07 · Fairfield, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA529
Event ID
20170912X73446
Type
Accident
Date
2017-09-07
Location
Fairfield, MT, USA
Coordinates
47.639999, -111.966392
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
182
Registration
N735KQ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.