No fatalities

Cessna 172 N accident at Hudson, NY, 29 Jul 2020

Hudson, NY, United States

On July 29, 2020, a Cessna 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Hudson, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jul 2020 Cessna 172 N accident near Hudson, NY?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 2020 Cessna 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jul 2020 involved a Cessna 172 N, at Hudson, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.