N51547CESSNA 172P2021-08-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17274318

Summary

On August 29, 2021, a Cessna 172P (N51547) was involved in an incident near Wenatchee, WA. 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 student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA332. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51547.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 29, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA332
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Event ID
20210831103781
Coordinates
47.287778, -120.407660
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274318
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FERRE TAYLOR M
Address
7707 56TH AVENUE CT NW
Status
Deregistered
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
WA 98335-7476
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# WPR21LA332