No fatalities
14 Jan 2026: CESSNA 172E — Kingman, AZ
On 14 Jan 2026, a CESSNA 172E was involved in an aviation accident near Kingman, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotInadequate inspection