On July 20, 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration N1259K) operated by Skydive the Falls was involved in an aviation accident near Youngstown-Windsor, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during the approach to a grass runway, leading to a collision with a road and a subsequent crash in a pasture. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed in a pasture near Youngstown-Windsor Airfield during its approach to a landing, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
Following the completion of a local skydiving operation, a single-engine airplane was performing an approach to a grass runway at the Youngstown-Windsor Airfield. During this final phase of flight, the aircraft became unstable and lost control. The plane subsequently struck a roadway before descending into a nearby pasture.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, sustained fatal injuries.
Findings
No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft went out of control during the approach to the airfield.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control during the approach to a grass runway, leading to a collision with a road and a subsequent crash in a pasture.