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
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