Summary
On May 13, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N5170K) was involved in an incident near Gulf Shores, AL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA216. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5170K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA216