CESSNA 172
Topeka, KS, April 17, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Topeka, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Philip Billard Municipal Airpo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA167 |
| Event ID | 20260417202838 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N84794 |
| Operator | Odyssey Aircraft LLC |
| Owner | Odyssey Aircraft LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing which resulted in a collision with fence poles on either side of a gate which was not intended for airplanes.
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.