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Student Pilot's Touch and Go Results in Veer-Off and Collision with Bush

DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ, United States

On November 2, 2015, a CESSNA 182 R was involved in an aviation accident near DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot reported a normal touch and go landing, but upon applying power for takeoff, the airplane veered left, departed the runway, and collided with a bush, causing the left main landing gear to collapse and substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a touch and go maneuver. According to the pilot's report, the landing was "normal." As he added power for the subsequent takeoff, the airplane began to veer to the left. Despite the pilot's application of right rudder, the airplane continued its leftward deviation, departed the runway, and struck a bush. The impact caused the left main landing gear to collapse. The fuselage and left elevator sustained substantial damage.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on equipment

Related events

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  • 28 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
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  • 20 May 2026 — CESSNA 182P
  • 11 May 2026 — CESSNA 182P
  • 7 May 2026 — CESSNA 182T (Top Flight Aviation INC)
  • 4 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
  • 3 May 2026 — CESSNA 182

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 2015 CESSNA 182 R accident near DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ?

A student pilot reported a normal touch and go landing, but upon applying power for takeoff, the airplane veered left, departed the runway, and collided with a bush, causing the left main landing gear to collapse and substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2015 CESSNA 182 R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 2015 involved a CESSNA 182 R, at DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain.

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