Cessna 172 accident near Dhana Airfield, In, December 10, 2025
On December 10, 2025 at about 2:13 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered VTCAZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Dhana Airfield. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 10, 2025 · about 2:13 pm local time
- Place
- Dhana Airfield, India
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- VTCAZ · no longer on the register · serial 172S11383
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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