Accident · 2026-01-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172E (N7783U)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA081Flight 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 | 66 | Class 3 (2023-12-06) | 2,763 total · 1,049 in this make/model · 2,672 as PIC · 9.4 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.