CESSNA 150 L accident at Round Lake Park, IL, 5 Jan 2026

On January 5, 2026, a CESSNA 150 L operated by STILETTO BEAVER TOUCHDOWN LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Round Lake Park, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.