CESSNA 172L
DeLand, FL — September 17, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA384 |
| Event ID | 20240918195138 |
| Location | DeLand, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.06703, -81.28375 |
| Airport | DELAND MUNI-SIDNEY H TAYLOR FL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172L |
| 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
The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.
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.