No fatalities

CESSNA 172N accident at Tahlequah, OK, 6 Apr 2026

Tahlequah, OK, United States

On April 6, 2026, a CESSNA 172N operated by RAWSON AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Tahlequah, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 2026 CESSNA 172N accident near Tahlequah, OK?

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 2026 CESSNA 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Apr 2026 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by RAWSON AVIATION LLC, at Tahlequah, OK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.