N1399U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17267070

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 1, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA146
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Event ID
20230403106999
Coordinates
33.675662, -117.868230
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 failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control resulting in impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267070
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OC 172 GROUP LLC
Address
3185 AIRWAY AVE STE C2
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92626-4601
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# WPR23LA146