CESSNA 180G
Delta Junction, AK, August 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Delta Junction, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.80510, -146.47540 |
| Airport | East Hayes Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA088 |
| Event ID | 20250819200820 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180G |
| Registration # | N4721U |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.