No fatalities

25 Feb 2023: CESSNA 172S — Twin Cities Flight Training, Inc — Princeton, MN

Princeton, MN, United States

On 25 Feb 2023, a CESSNA 172S operated by Twin Cities Flight Training, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Princeton, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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