CESSNA 172
Quakertown, PA, April 24, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 24, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Quakertown, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | QUAKERTOWN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA187 |
| Event ID | 20260427202891 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N99467 |
| Operator | CIVIL AIR PATROL INC |
| Owner | CIVIL AIR PATROL INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.
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.