No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Oxford, CT, 6 Nov 2025

Oxford, CT, United States

On November 6, 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

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Nov 2025 CESSNA 172 N accident near Oxford, CT?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Nov 2025 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Nov 2025 involved a CESSNA 172 N, at Oxford, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.