N53AA

Substantial
None

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172SS/N: 172S11737

Summary

On December 05, 2023, a Textron Aviation INC 172S (N53AA) was involved in an incident near Social Circle, GA. 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 encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53AA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA057
Location
Social Circle, GA
Event ID
20231206193481
Coordinates
33.693174, -83.657672
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Serial Number
172S11737
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
172S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MUSTANG SALLY AVIATION LLC
Address
838 MOUNT ZION RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-9003
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# ERA24LA057