N737SYCESSNA 172N2022-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17269650

Summary

On February 12, 2022, a Cessna 172N (N737SY) was involved in an accident near Murphysboro, IL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. 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 clearance from power lines during approach for landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N737SY.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 12, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA120
Location
Murphysboro, IL
Event ID
20220214104637
Coordinates
37.765150, -89.248861
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269650
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Address
PO BOX 1086
Status
Deregistered
City
CARBONDALE
State / Zip Code
IL 62903-1086
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# CEN22LA120