CESSNA 172S
DEATH VALLEY, CA, June 17, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | DEATH VALLEY, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Furnace Creek Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA222 |
| Event ID | 20260617203196 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N96FA |
| Operator | Flying Academy |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.
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.