No fatalities

Cessna 182 L accident at Sandia, TX, 3 Jun 2020

Sandia, TX, United States

On June 3, 2020, a Cessna 182 L was involved in an aviation accident near Sandia, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on equipmentTree(s)

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jun 2020 Cessna 182 L accident near Sandia, TX?

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 2020 Cessna 182 L accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 2020 involved a Cessna 182 L, at Sandia, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.