CESSNA 172M
Lafayette, TN, June 30, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lafayette, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | LAFAYETTE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA255 |
| Event ID | 20260701203294 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Registration # | N6814H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
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.