N72664CESSNA 1722024-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17280818

Summary

On August 22, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N72664) was involved in an incident near Louisa, VA. All 2 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA364. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N72664.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 22, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA364
Location
Louisa, VA
Event ID
20240904195051
Coordinates
38.009914, -77.968833
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280818
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADVANCED AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
330 AVIATION WAY
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701-4794
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# ERA24LA364