No fatalities
21 Oct 2024: CESSNA 150 J — Willis, MI
On 21 Oct 2024, a CESSNA 150 J 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; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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