No fatalities

CESSNA A185F accident at Dillingham, AK, 28 Jun 2021

Dillingham, AK, United States

On June 28, 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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jun 2021 CESSNA A185F accident near Dillingham, AK?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 2021 CESSNA A185F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jun 2021 involved a CESSNA A185F, at Dillingham, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.