No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Union, SC, 23 Apr 2022

Union, SC, United States

On April 23, 2022, a CESSNA 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Union, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Apr 2022 CESSNA 172 N accident near Union, SC?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 2022 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Apr 2022 involved a CESSNA 172 N, at Union, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.