No fatalities

CESSNA 120 NO SERIES accident at Mecosta, MI, 30 Jul 2022

Mecosta, MI, United States

On July 30, 2022, a CESSNA 120 NO SERIES operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Mecosta, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on equipmentSurface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained