N92970CESSNA 1722024-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S11124

Summary

On June 16, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N92970) was involved in an incident near Elizabeth City, NC. 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 pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA319. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92970.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA319
Location
Elizabeth City, NC
Event ID
20240723194751
Coordinates
36.260576, -76.174567
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S11124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
1704 WEEKSVILLE RD
City
ELIZABETH CITY
State / Zip Code
NC 27909-7977
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# ERA24LA319