No fatalities

SOCATA TB 10 accident at New Milford, CT, 10 Oct 2025

New Milford, CT, United States

On October 10, 2025, a SOCATA TB 10 was involved in an aviation accident near New Milford, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to depart from an unlit turf runway at night, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and subsequent 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 pilot’s decision to depart from an unlit turf runway at night, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and subsequent runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDecision related to condition

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 2025 SOCATA TB 10 accident near New Milford, CT?

The pilot’s decision to depart from an unlit turf runway at night, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and subsequent runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 2025 SOCATA TB 10 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 2025 involved a SOCATA TB 10, at New Milford, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s decision to depart from an unlit turf runway at night, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and subsequent runway excursion.