No fatalities

CESSNA 172S accident at Urbana, OH, 7 Feb 2021

Urbana, OH, United States

On February 7, 2021, a CESSNA 172S operated by LUNKEN FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Urbana, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident. 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 student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Feb 2021 CESSNA 172S accident near Urbana, OH?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 2021 CESSNA 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Feb 2021 involved a CESSNA 172S, operated by LUNKEN FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER LLC, at Urbana, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.