N53350CESSNA 172F2021-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172FS/N: 17252862

Summary

On August 03, 2021, a Cessna 172F (N53350) was involved in an incident near Tucson, 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 failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53350.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA322
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20210816103705
Coordinates
32.125275, -110.946700
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 failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17252862
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
172FC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CONNER MICHAEL J
Address
101 STATION RANCH RD
City
SCOTTS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95066-2628
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# WPR21LA322