No fatalities

28 Jun 2021: CESSNA A185F — Dillingham, AK

Dillingham, AK, United States

On 28 Jun 2021, a CESSNA A185F was involved in an aviation accident near Dillingham, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation