N17274CESSNA 172R2023-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280353

Summary

On September 27, 2023, a Cessna 172R (N17274) was involved in an incident near Redding, CA. 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 student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA357. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17274.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA357
Location
Redding, CA
Event ID
20230927193154
Coordinates
40.508972, -122.293380
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280353
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
Address
2811 MERRILL FIELD DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501-4131
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# WPR23LA357