TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S
Social Circle, GA — December 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA057 |
| Event ID | 20231206193481 |
| Location | Social Circle, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.69317, -83.65767 |
| Airport | Sleepy Hollow |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| Model | 172S |
| 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
An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
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.