Incident Summary
On October 29, 2025, at approximately 1200 Central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q aircraft, registered as N735ZD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Mapleton, Iowa. The aircraft was operated as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot and three passengers were not injured.
Details of the Accident
The pilot reported that during takeoff, immediately after liftoff, one propeller blade lost pitch control. As a result, the airplane was unable to climb. The stall warning horn continued to sound after liftoff. A passenger described hearing a loud buzzing sound that began before liftoff. The airplane subsequently impacted an area of rising terrain in a harvested bean field. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Post-Accident Actions
Following the accident, the pilot informed the passengers that he needed to get the airplane back to the airport. The passengers demanded to exit the airplane, did so, and called 911. Without shutting down the engine, the pilot taxied the airplane down a hill and made an unsuccessful takeoff attempt on the flat open field.
Investigation Status
A post-accident examination of the wreckage is pending.