No fatalities

17 Sep 2025: CESSNA 150F — Rigby, ID

Rigby, ID, United States

On 17 Sep 2025, a CESSNA 150F was involved in an aviation accident near Rigby, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building. 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 flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotIncorrect use/operationEffect on equipment