CESSNA 172K

Southport, NC, December 19, 2024

Event Information

DateDecember 19, 2024
Event TypeACC
LocationSouthport, NC
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.93295, -78.07060
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA25LA087
Event ID20241231199495

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172K
Registration #N7085G
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherIMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery.

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.

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