CESSNA 180K
Beloit, KS, March 27, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Beloit, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47034, -98.12672 |
| Airport | MORITZ MEML |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA150 |
| Event ID | 20260330202720 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180K |
| Registration # | N2785K |
| Operator | PONTIAC FLYING LLC |
| Owner | PONTIAC FLYING LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
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.