N7181ACESSNA 1722023-01-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172S/N: 29281

Summary

On January 01, 2023, a Cessna 172 (N7181A) was involved in an accident near Watsonville, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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 powerlines during a go around.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7181A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 1, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA082
Location
Watsonville, CA
Event ID
20230105106536
Coordinates
36.935733, -121.789630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
29281
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WARMKESSEL JAMES R
Address
520 ORCHARD RD
City
FELTON
State / Zip Code
CA 95018-9206
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# WPR23LA082