CESSNA 172S
Prescott, AZ — May 18, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA191 |
| Event ID | 20240612194455 |
| Location | Prescott, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.64169, -112.42878 |
| Airport | Prescott Regional Airport - Ea |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
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.