No fatalities

2 Jun 2025: CESSNA 182 M — SKYDIVE HARBOR SPRINGS INC — Charlevoix, MI

Charlevoix, MI, United States

On 2 Jun 2025, a CESSNA 182 M operated by SKYDIVE HARBOR SPRINGS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Charlevoix, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotPitch control — Not attained/maintained