On May 1, 2016, a CESSNA 172 F was involved in an aviation accident near Boise, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the pilot encountered a left quartering tailwind, causing drift. The airplane veered left off the runway and ground looped, substantially damaging the right elevator. No mechanical issues were reported.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing flare, a left quartering tailwind was encountered. The airplane began to drift to the right. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, departing the runway, and subsequently executed a ground loop.
Damage
The right elevator sustained substantial damage. No other damage was specified.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have prevented normal operation. The pilot did not report any issues with the airplane's systems or controls prior to the event.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
Other contributing factors
Ability to respond/compensate
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 May 2016 CESSNA 172 F accident near Boise, ID?
During landing, the pilot encountered a left quartering tailwind, causing drift. The airplane veered left off the runway and ground looped, substantially damaging the right elevator. No mechanical issues were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 2016 CESSNA 172 F accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 May 2016 involved a CESSNA 172 F, at Boise, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
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