CESSNA 172
Seymore, TN — June 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA271 |
| Event ID | 20230620192401 |
| Location | Seymore, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.81228, -83.77464 |
| Airport | Seymour Air Park |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
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.