Accident · 2026-01-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172P (N96493)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA092Flight 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 | Airplane / Helicopter | 47 | Class 1 (2025-12-10) | 3,310 total · 203 in this make/model · 1,487 as PIC · 54 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.