On June 9, 2019, a Cessna 172 F was involved in an aviation accident near Yellow Pine, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After touchdown, the pilot determined he could not stop before the runway end and chose to run off, striking bushes and terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that after touchdown, he realized that he would not be able to stop the airplane before the end of the runway. Aborting the landing was not considered an option because he did not believe the airplane would clear the trees located at the runway end. Consequently, the pilot elected to continue and run off the end of the runway.
Impact and Damage
After departing the runway, the airplane subsequently struck bushes and impacted terrain. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation
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 9 Jun 2019 Cessna 172 F accident near Yellow Pine, ID?
After touchdown, the pilot determined he could not stop before the runway end and chose to run off, striking bushes and terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 2019 Cessna 172 F accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 2019 involved a Cessna 172 F, at Yellow Pine, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down with insufficient runway remaining to stop on the runway, a runway overrun, and subsequent collision with bushes and terrain.
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