N12395

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17261968

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 18, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA271
Location
Seymore, TN
Event ID
20230620192401
Coordinates
35.812279, -83.774642
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261968
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CONSOLIDATED AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
1650 COMMANDER WAY
City
SEYMOUR
State / Zip Code
TN 37865-3553
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# ERA23LA271