N2037YCESSNA 1722024-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17249537

Summary

On August 20, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N2037Y) was involved in an accident near Weslaco, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA347. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2037Y.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA347
Location
Weslaco, TX
Event ID
20240910195095
Coordinates
26.177488, -97.972758
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249537
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARGOS RETAIL LLC
Address
111 W NOLANA AVE
City
MCALLEN
State / Zip Code
TX 78504-2529
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# CEN24LA347