N7029TCESSNA 1722020-10-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 46629

Summary

On October 24, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N7029T) was involved in an incident near Carefree, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7029T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 24, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA023
Location
Carefree, AZ
Event ID
20201026102190
Coordinates
33.816762, -111.904870
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46629
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH ROBERT W
Address
2990 W THUNDERBIRD RD APT 803
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85053-5855
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA023