CESSNA 172
Kennesaw, GA — January 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA118 |
| Event ID | 20250213199695 |
| Location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.01346, -84.58807 |
| Airport | COBB COUNTY INTL/MCCOLLUM FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
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.