CESSNA 180K 180 accident at Beloit, KS, 27 Mar 2026

On March 27, 2026, a CESSNA 180K 180 operated by PONTIAC FLYING LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Beloit, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.