No fatalities

CESSNA 182H accident at Harvard, IL, 8 Jan 2025

Harvard, IL, United States

On January 8, 2025, a CESSNA 182H was involved in an aviation accident near Harvard, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 2025 CESSNA 182H accident near Harvard, IL?

The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 2025 CESSNA 182H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 2025 involved a CESSNA 182H, at Harvard, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.