N34LCCESSNA 1722025-11-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17272203

Summary

On November 06, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N34LC) was involved in an incident near Oxford, CT. 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 pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34LC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 6, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA033
Location
Oxford, CT
Event ID
20251107201969
Coordinates
41.473032, -73.133170
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
DE 19709-9038
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# ERA26LA033