Cessna 172-G | N_____

August 1st, 2026 | Blackfoot, Idaho

Accident Location

  • City: Blackfoot
  • State: Idaho
  • Latitude: 43.215453
  • Longitude: -112.345036
  • Airport ID: U02

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N_____
  • Make: Cessna
  • Model: 172-G
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: West, Caden Max
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 27
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: August 1st, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Night
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Unknown
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: UNKNOWN

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending. Very recent Private Pilot check ride complete.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.