N9490HCESSNA 1722025-11-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17266177

Summary

On November 05, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N9490H) was involved in an incident near Grantsburg, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9490H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA035
Location
Grantsburg, WI
Event ID
20251105201961
Coordinates
45.799931, -92.668789
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266177
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NOVAK RICKSON J
Address
12620 SPRING VALLEY LN
City
PINE CITY
State / Zip Code
MN 55063-5801
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA035