N472SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8017

Summary

On July 22, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N472SP) was involved in an incident near Brooksville, FL. 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 pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA302. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N472SP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 22, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA302
Location
Brooksville, FL
Event ID
20210727103561
Coordinates
28.474564, -82.441993
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERICAN AVIATION INC
Address
2495 BROAD ST
City
BROOKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 34604-6841
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# ERA21LA302