No fatalities

CESSNA 172 accident at Hayden, ID, 26 Sept 2025

Hayden, ID, United States

On September 26, 2025, a CESSNA 172 was involved in an aviation accident near Hayden, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted. 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 student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Effect on equipmentAbility to respond/compensateStudent/instructed pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 2025 CESSNA 172 accident near Hayden, ID?

The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2025 CESSNA 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 2025 involved a CESSNA 172, at Hayden, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.