N5254DCESSNA 172N2023-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17272473

Summary

On September 03, 2023, a Cessna 172N (N5254D) was involved in an incident near Eden Prairie, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA400. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5254D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA400
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Event ID
20230906193016
Coordinates
44.828102, -93.456260
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272473
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
R&R AERO SERVICES LLC
Address
17039 VALLEY RD
City
EDEN PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
MN 55379
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# CEN23LA400