No fatalities

CESSNA 172N accident at Murfreesboro, TN, 22 May 2025

Murfreesboro, TN, United States

On May 22, 2025, a CESSNA 172N operated by JKG LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Murfreesboro, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 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 of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotResponse/compensation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 May 2025 CESSNA 172N accident near Murfreesboro, TN?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 2025 CESSNA 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 May 2025 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by JKG LLC, at Murfreesboro, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.