No fatalities
26 Apr 2023: CESSNA 140 — Nyssa, OR
On 26 Apr 2023, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Nyssa, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees. 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 adequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained