CESSNA 172E
Kingman, AZ, January 14, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 14, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kingman, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.34078, -114.03767 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA081 |
| Event ID | 20260114202300 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172E |
| Registration # | N7783U |
| 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 use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
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.