N860TWCESSNA 1722023-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S9220

Summary

On August 03, 2023, a Cessna 172 (N860TW) was involved in an accident near Philadelphia, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA348. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N860TW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA348
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Event ID
20230804192801
Coordinates
40.081911, -75.012372
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9220
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUN CITY AIR CHARTER LLC
Address
3134 PEACHTREE CIR
City
DAVIE
State / Zip Code
FL 33328-6705
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# CEN23LA348