N838ER

Substantial
None

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172SS/N: 172S12961

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

Date
Friday, March 15, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA145
Location
Melbourne, FL
Event ID
20240319193960
Coordinates
28.097880, -80.635260
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Serial Number
172S12961
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
172S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC
Address
1 AEROSPACE BLVD
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32114-3910
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# ERA24LA145