N734LJCESSNA 172N2023-10-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17268935

Summary

On October 18, 2023, a Cessna 172N (N734LJ) was involved in an incident near Bandera, WA. All 2 people 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 decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N734LJ.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA022
Location
Bandera, WA
Event ID
20231025193299
Coordinates
47.395369, -121.536470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268935
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARPY AVIATION LLC
Address
10229 SE 185TH PL
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98055-6499
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# WPR24LA022