No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Superior, MT, 26 Sept 2022

Superior, MT, United States

On September 26, 2022, a CESSNA 172M was involved in an aviation accident near Superior, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision 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 excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 2022 CESSNA 172M accident near Superior, MT?

The pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2022 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 2022 involved a CESSNA 172M, at Superior, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.