CESSNA 172M
Santa Ana, CA — April 1, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 1, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA146 |
| Event ID | 20230403106999 |
| Location | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.67566, -117.86823 |
| Airport | John Wayne/Orange County Airpo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| 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 flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control resulting in impact with terrain.
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.