CESSNA 172
Carefree, AZ — October 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA023 |
| Event ID | 20201026102190 |
| Location | Carefree, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81676, -111.90487 |
| Airport | Sky Ranch at Carefree |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
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.