No fatalities

6 Nov 2025: CESSNA 172 N — Oxford, CT

Oxford, CT, United States

On 6 Nov 2025, a CESSNA 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain. 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 compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotResponse/compensation