No fatalities
CESSNA 172S accident at Carthage, NC, 1 Mar 2026
On March 1, 2026, a CESSNA 172S operated by CHAPEL HILL FLYING CLUB INC DBA was involved in an aviation accident near Carthage, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions. 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 maintain clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot