CESSNA 172N
Anchorage, AK, December 31, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21571, -149.84268 |
| Airport | Merrill Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA014 |
| Event ID | 20250101199498 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N3552E |
| Owner | ANGEL AVIATION INC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first solo flight.
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.