No fatalities

CESSNA 150 J accident at Willis, MI, 21 Oct 2024

Willis, MI, United States

On October 21, 2024, a CESSNA 150 J operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Willis, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway. 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 failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained