N4432RCESSNA 172M2023-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17263177

Summary

On August 25, 2023, a Cessna 172M (N4432R) was involved in an accident near Carson City, NV. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA325. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4432R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 25, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA325
Location
Carson City, NV
Event ID
20230828192951
Coordinates
39.190000, -119.730000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263177
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEND AIRCRAFT MECHANICS LLC
Address
63330 POWELL BUTTE HWY
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97701-9417
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# WPR23LA325