NTSB Probes Fatal Cessna 172S Crash Near Pleasant View, Utah

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into a fatal general aviation accident that occurred June 24, 2026, near Pleasant View, Utah. The aircraft involved is a Cessna 172S, registration N387AF, and the accident claimed one life, according to NTSB event data (ID: 20260624203237).

Details regarding the flight's origin, destination and circumstances remain unreleased pending the early stages of the investigation. An NTSB preliminary report — typically limited to factual data such as weather conditions, aircraft damage and witness accounts — is expected within several weeks. A final probable-cause determination generally takes several months to complete.

The Cessna 172S is one of the most widely operated single-engine aircraft in the United States, commonly used for flight training and personal transportation. The NTSB has not cited a cause in this accident. ANN will update this report as additional information becomes available.