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CESSNA 182M accident at Flagstaff, AZ, 6 Mar 2026
On March 6, 2026, a CESSNA 182M operated by NORTHERN ARIZONA 182 FLYING GUYS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Flagstaff, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Attain/maintain not possibleMaintenance personnelAirportEffect on operation
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Mar 2026 CESSNA 182M accident near Flagstaff, AZ?
Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 2026 CESSNA 182M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Mar 2026 involved a CESSNA 182M, operated by NORTHERN ARIZONA 182 FLYING GUYS LLC, at Flagstaff, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.
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