CESSNA 172
Oxford, CT, November 6, 2025
Event Information
| Date | November 6, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Oxford, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.47303, -73.13317 |
| Airport | WATERBURY-OXFORD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA033 |
| Event ID | 20251107201969 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N34LC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.