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Aircraft Destroyed During Aborted Takeoff on Private Airstrip (N1431S)

Cedar Springs, MI, US

On October 19, 2007, a Cessna C-182 (registration N1431S) operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Cedar Springs, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A pilot reported wind shear during initial climb caused loss of lift; the aborted takeover on a wet grass runway led to the aircraft impacting trees, resulting in destruction.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during initial climb after liftoff from a private airstrip, a wind shear caused a loss of lift, leading to an aborted takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with trees at the far end of the runway.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the takeoff was conducted on runway 27, which is 2,500 feet long. The reported winds were from 220 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots. Due to the wet grass runway surface, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft after aborting the takeoff, and the aircraft subsequently collided with trees.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the impact with trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2007 Cessna C-182 accident near Cedar Springs, MI?

A pilot reported wind shear during initial climb caused loss of lift; the aborted takeover on a wet grass runway led to the aircraft impacting trees, resulting in destruction.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2007 involved a Cessna C-182, registration N1431S, operated by Pilot, at Cedar Springs, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty wind conditions.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071211X01925. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.