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Aircraft Noses Over After Aborted Takeoff Following Fueling (N7373H)

Chester, CA, US

On August 14, 1986, a Cessna A185F (registration N7373H) was involved in an aviation accident near Chester, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After fueling to 80 gallons, an aircraft with pilot, instructor, and passenger back-taxied 1,300 feet for takeoff. The aircraft failed to climb after rotation; the instructor aborted, but it ran off the runway, hit a fence, and nosed over.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft's fuel tanks had been serviced to their 80-gallon capacity prior to the flight. The pilot, his instructor pilot, and a passenger then back-taxied approximately 1,300 feet from the departure end of the runway and commenced their takeoff roll. During the takeoff, the aircraft rotated but failed to climb. Recognizing the situation, the instructor pilot aborted the takeoff.

Outcome

The aircraft was unable to stop before the end of the runway. It ran off the runway, struck a fence, and subsequently nosed over onto its back. The source does not specify injuries, aircraft type, registration, weather conditions, or any other details beyond those reported.

Aftermath

The aircraft came to rest inverted after impacting the fence. No further information regarding the condition of occupants or the extent of damage is provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Aug 1986 Cessna A185F accident near Chester, CA?

After fueling to 80 gallons, an aircraft with pilot, instructor, and passenger back-taxied 1,300 feet for takeoff. The aircraft failed to climb after rotation; the instructor aborted, but it ran off the runway, hit a fence, and nosed over.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 1986 Cessna A185F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Aug 1986 involved a Cessna A185F, registration N7373H, at Chester, CA.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34522. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.