Runway excursion Accident Cessna 172B Skyhawk C-FXNJ, Friday 12 September 2025
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Date:Friday 12 September 2025
Time:19:51 EDT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 172B Skyhawk
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: C-FXNJ
MSN: 17248488
Year of manufacture:1961
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Kitchener-Region of Waterloo International Airport, ON (YKF/CYKF) -   Canada
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Kitchener-Region of Waterloo International Airport, ON (YKF/CYKF)
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A privately registered Cessna 172B, was landing on Runway 08 at Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF), ON, with winds reported from 360 degrees, creating a left crosswind. During the landing roll, the aircraft veered left, the right main landing gear failed, and the right wing contacted the runway surface, resulting in a 180-degree ground loop. The aircraft came to rest at the intersection of Runways 08/26 and 14/32. The aerodrome was temporarily closed until the aircraft was removed, causing delays to local general aviation traffic. There were two persons on board, and no injuries were reported.

Sources:

TSB A25O0139

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
03-Oct-2025 12:32 ASN Added
03-Oct-2025 12:34 ASN Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Total occupants, Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Damage, Narrative, Category, ]

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