CESSNA 172H

Berryville, AR, May 25, 2026

Event Information

DateMay 25, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationBerryville, AR
CountryUSA
AirportTrigger Gap
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberCEN26LA201
Event ID20260529203073

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172H
Registration #N2632L
OperatorN/A
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
None1
Total Injured2

Probable Cause

The pilot in command’s decision to continue the takeoff when the airplane was not airborne at midfield, and the student pilot’s likely improper technique that resulted in a lack of sufficient climb performance and subsequent loss of control.

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.

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