CESSNA 172
Euharlee, GA — April 18, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA17LA158 |
| Event ID | 20170418X44152 |
| Location | Euharlee, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.14417, -84.91250 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Full Narrative
On April 18, 2017, about 1350 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N8368B, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Euharlee, Georgia. The private pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was registered to PMG Project Management Group, and privately operated. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight, which was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight departed from Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA), Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was destined for Skyway Manor Airport (T79), Pearland, Texas.
The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The NTSB provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI. The NTSB does not plan to issue a final report or open a public docket.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.