No fatalities
28 Jun 2021: CESSNA A185F — Dillingham, AK
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.
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