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July 9, 2025 · Beech A36 · N41VH

Coolin, ID

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Coolin, ID
Aircraft
Beech A36 (1993)
Tail Number
N41VH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA204

On July 8, 2025, about 1840 Pacific daylight time, a Beech A36, N41VH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coolin, Idaho. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, while departing from Cavanaugh Bay Airport (66S) Coolin, Idaho, the right wing contacted a tree at the end of the runway, and the airplane rolled over and came to rest in a lake located just off the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. Witnesses to the accident reported they heard the engine running at a “high RPM” and saw the airplane make a steep right bank on the departure end of the runway before the right wing struck trees. Density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be about 5,267 ft. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On July 8, 2025, about 1840 Pacific daylight time, a Beech A36, N41VH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coolin, Idaho. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, while departing from Cavanaugh Bay Airport (66S) Coolin, Idaho, the right wing contacted a tree at the end of the runway, and the airplane rolled over and came to rest in a lake located just off the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. Witnesses to the accident reported they heard the engine running at a “high RPM” and saw the airplane make a steep right bank on the departure end of the runway before the right wing struck trees. Density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be about 5,267 ft. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 PDT
Nearest AirportCavanaugh Bay (0.5nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN41VH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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