CESSNA 172G
Van Nuys, CA — April 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA143 |
| Event ID | 20220406104897 |
| Location | Van Nuys, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.21850, -118.49220 |
| Airport | Van Nuys |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 8 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airplane’s jet blast and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.