No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Marysville, CA, 10 Aug 2023

Marysville, CA, United States

On August 10, 2023, a CESSNA 172M was involved in an aviation accident near Marysville, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting 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 failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotIncorrect use/operationAirspeed — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Aug 2023 CESSNA 172M accident near Marysville, CA?

The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 2023 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Aug 2023 involved a CESSNA 172M, at Marysville, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.