No fatalities
5 May 2021: CESSNA 172N — Northern Air Inc. — Lewiston, ID
On 5 May 2021, a CESSNA 172N operated by Northern Air Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lewiston, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence. 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 taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationStudent/instructed pilotEffect on operation