CESSNA 172N
Hickory, NC, April 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hickory, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.74338, -81.37958 |
| Airport | HICKORY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA164 |
| Event ID | 20250402199950 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N79514 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.
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.