N6762ACESSNA 1722024-02-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 28862

Summary

On February 20, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N6762A) was involved in an accident near San Marcos, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6762A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA117
Location
San Marcos, TX
Event ID
20240221193821
Coordinates
29.892992, -97.871242
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
28862
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
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# CEN24LA117