Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185E near Warren, ID — 2025-08-02

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Date
2025-08-02
Location
Warren, ID, USA
Airport
3U1
Aircraft
CESSNA A185E
Registration
N2252T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during takeoff, the airplane encountered a large gust of wind. The airplane was pushed to the left of the runway’s center and continued off the edge of the runway. The left wing collided with trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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