N3687LCESSNA 172G2024-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172GS/N: 17253856

Summary

On May 30, 2024, a Cessna 172G (N3687L) was involved in an incident near Greensboro, NC. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3687L.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 30, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA260
Location
Greensboro, NC
Event ID
20240613194466
Coordinates
36.000000, -79.000000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253856
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
172GC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ELON AVIATION LLC
Address
3445 N AVIATION DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BURLINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 27215-5489
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# ERA24LA260