Summary
On March 15, 2024, a Textron Aviation INC 172S (N838ER) was involved in an incident near Melbourne, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N838ER.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA145