No fatalities

CESSNA 182B accident at King Salmon, AK, 24 Aug 2024

King Salmon, AK, United States

On August 24, 2024, a CESSNA 182B was involved in an aviation accident near King Salmon, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent 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 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2024 CESSNA 182B accident near King Salmon, AK?

The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2024 CESSNA 182B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2024 involved a CESSNA 182B, at King Salmon, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.