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Cessna 172F Crash Near Goheen Airport Claims One Life in Battle Ground, WA

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A single-engine Cessna 172F Skyhawk , registration N8219U , crashed while approaching Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington , on Friday, September 26, 2025 , around 1:06 p.m. local time. The privately owned aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant, did not survive. The flight originated from Kelso-Longview Airport (KLS) and was En route to Goheen Airport, a small private-use airstrip. The accident occurred during the approach phase, a critical portion of flight. Emergency responders confirmed there were no injuries to people on the ground. Weather at the time reported calm winds, clear skies, and good visibility. Conditions were favorable for flight, with no immediate meteorological hazards indicated. While preliminary details point to a loss of control or mechanical issue during approach, the cause has not been determined. Analysis Approach and landing remain high-risk phases of flight, even in clear weather. The Cessna 172F, a 1964 model , is a dur...
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Experimental Murphy Moose Crash at Ferndale Airfield Leaves One Dead

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Bigfork, MT – September 19, 2025 – An experimental Murphy SR3500 Moose was destroyed in a crash at the north end of Ferndale Airfield (53U) in Bigfork, Montana.

The accident occurred under private operation with three people on board. Authorities confirmed one fatality and two survivors. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire, which consumed the wreckage.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no details about the flight’s origin or destination have been released.

Analysis

The Murphy Moose is a large, experimental bush plane often used for personal flying and backcountry operations. At this stage, the exact phase of flight is uncertain — the aircraft may have been attempting takeoff or landing when the accident occurred at the north end of the airstrip.

The presence of a post-crash fire indicates that the fuel system was compromised on impact, with enough onboard fuel to ignite after the crash. Investigators will focus on several possible causes:

  • Aircraft performance: given its size and power, improper handling at low altitude or airspeed could quickly result in a stall.
  • Mechanical failure: as an experimental aircraft, build quality and maintenance history will be reviewed.
  • Pilot decision-making and weight distribution: the moose can carry heavy loads, but improper balance can affect controllability.

With limited data so far, no single cause can be determined. The NTSB will investigate further, examining wreckage, pilot qualifications, and maintenance logs.

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Location: Ferndale Airfield, 574 Aero Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911, USA

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