CESSNA 172P
Santa Ynez, CA — June 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA181 |
| Event ID | 20240606194409 |
| Location | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60824, -120.08484 |
| Airport | Santa Ynez Airport/Kunkle Fiel |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin during a go-around.
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.