CESSNA 172K
Southport, NC — December 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA087 |
| Event ID | 20241231199495 |
| Location | Southport, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.93295, -78.07060 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.