CESSNA 172
Martinsburg, WV — July 31, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA311 |
| Event ID | 20210803103609 |
| Location | Martinsburg, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.40236, -77.98300 |
| Airport | EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff.
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.