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Accident: Cessna 182

Jun 28, 2024 · Big Creek, ID

NTSB numberWPR24FA215Event id20240629194573

1
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed decision to go around after descending below the recommended abort altitude with a slight tailwind and an over-gross-weight airplane, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the published guidance for airport operations.

NTSB docket WPR24FA215

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Cessna 182
Registration
N6210A
Year built
1956
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Collision during takeoff/land

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