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CESSNA 172 M accident at Clare, MI, 29 Jan 2021
On January 29, 2021, a CESSNA 172 M operated by Slipstream Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Clare, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Jan 2021 CESSNA 172 M accident near Clare, MI?
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jan 2021 CESSNA 172 M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jan 2021 involved a CESSNA 172 M, operated by Slipstream Aviation LLC, at Clare, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
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