N92570CESSNA 172M2023-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17261586

Summary

On January 21, 2023, a Cessna 172M (N92570) was involved in an incident near Skull Valley, AZ. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92570.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 21, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA135
Location
Skull Valley, AZ
Event ID
20230320106922
Coordinates
34.508913, -112.679890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261586
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BECKER STEVEN H
Address
PO BOX 782
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
AZ 86302-0782
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# WPR23LA135