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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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