N728KGCESSNA 172N2021-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17272662

Summary

On July 25, 2021, a Cessna 172N (N728KG) was involved in an accident near Kernville, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA311. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N728KG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 25, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA311
Location
Kernville, CA
Event ID
20210810103670
Coordinates
35.728222, -118.419720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272662
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPSED LLC
Address
PO BOX 1057
City
MOJAVE
State / Zip Code
CA 93502-1057
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# WPR21LA311