N6212FCESSNA 172N2023-11-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17273167

Summary

On November 29, 2023, a Cessna 172N (N6212F) was involved in an incident near Watsonville, CA. 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: An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6212F.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA049
Location
Watsonville, CA
Event ID
20231204193474
Coordinates
36.935733, -121.789630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273167
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
PARKER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
150 AVIATION WAY STE 101
City
WATSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 95076-2047
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# WPR24LA049