No fatalities

CESSNA 172S accident at Clarksville, TN, 17 Jun 2021

Clarksville, TN, United States

On June 17, 2021, a CESSNA 172S operated by Wings of Eagles was involved in an aviation accident near Clarksville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. 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 flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2021 CESSNA 172S accident near Clarksville, TN?

The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 2021 CESSNA 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2021 involved a CESSNA 172S, operated by Wings of Eagles, at Clarksville, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.