No fatalities

CESSNA 150F accident at Rigby, ID, 17 Sept 2025

Rigby, ID, United States

On September 17, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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