N512SPCESSNA 1722024-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8371

Summary

On January 14, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N512SP) was involved in an accident near Mooresville, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N512SP.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA090
Location
Mooresville, NC
Event ID
20240116193666
Coordinates
35.613947, -80.899531
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVOLANT AVIATION LLC
Address
424 OAK TREE RD
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 28117-5920
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# ERA24LA090