CESSNA 172
Philadelphia, PA, August 3, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.08191, -75.01237 |
| Airport | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA348 |
| Event ID | 20230804192801 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N860TW |
| Operator | Tailwinds Flight School |
| Owner | TAILWINDS LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
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.