Accident · 2026-03-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172M (N61761)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA138Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 37 | Class 1 (2022-10-17) | 127.1 total · 73.2 in this make/model · 40.7 as PIC · 24.1 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.