N2354ECESSNA 172N2023-01-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 172-72777

Summary

On January 03, 2023, a Cessna 172N (N2354E) was involved in an incident near Opa-locka, FL. 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 flight instructor’s decision to taxi behind a large multi-engine airplane, which resulted in an encounter with propeller blast and a loss of airplane control on the ground.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA104. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2354E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA104
Location
Opa-locka, FL
Event ID
20230109106551
Coordinates
25.911205, -80.265358
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s decision to taxi behind a large multi-engine airplane, which resulted in an encounter with propeller blast and a loss of airplane control on the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-72777
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GARUDA FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
14005 SW 127TH ST UNIT 120A
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33186-5338
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# ERA23LA104