N4464RCessna (Textron Aviation) 172M2026-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172MS/N: 17263206

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 5, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA102
Location
Nampa, ID
Event ID
20260209202417
Coordinates
43.581130, -116.523000
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 verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
17263206
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
T-CRAFT AERO CLUB INC
Address
135 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
City
NAMPA
State / Zip Code
ID 83687-8583
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# WPR26LA102