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September 22, 2025 · Cessna 182F · N3192U

Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 182F (1962)
Tail Number
N3192U
Operator
Colonial Aviators
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA362

On September 22, 2025, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3192U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, shortly after departure from Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG), Williamsburg, Virginia while operating at 2,000 ft mean sea level, the engine “stumbled” and lost all power. According to the pilot, he heard what sounded like a “crunching noise” that coincided with the loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport but noted that the airplane was too far away to reach the runway. The pilot attempts to restore engine power were unsuccessful, and he performed a forced landing to a field. The airplane touched down in a recently harvested corn field. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the field, impacted a tree and flipped over. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage; the right wing was impact separated mid span and there were numerous buckles in the airframe. The pilot reported that the airplane departed JGG with about 60 gallons of aviation fuel on board. Initial examination of the engine at the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the propeller could be rotated partially but was unable to complete a full 360° of rotation. There was oil on the underside of the engine compartment, but no oil was observed on the belly of the fuselage, and there was no visible damage to the engine. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 2025, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3192U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, shortly after departure from Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG), Williamsburg, Virginia while operating at 2,000 ft mean sea level, the engine “stumbled” and lost all power. According to the pilot, he heard what sounded like a “crunching noise” that coincided with the loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport but noted that the airplane was too far away to reach the runway. The pilot attempts to restore engine power were unsuccessful, and he performed a forced landing to a field. The airplane touched down in a recently harvested corn field. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the field, impacted a tree and flipped over. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage; the right wing was impact separated mid span and there were numerous buckles in the airframe. The pilot reported that the airplane departed JGG with about 60 gallons of aviation fuel on board. Initial examination of the engine at the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the propeller could be rotated partially but was unable to complete a full 360° of rotation. There was oil on the underside of the engine compartment, but no oil was observed on the belly of the fuselage, and there was no visible damage to the engine. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN3192U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorColonial Aviators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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