N19703CESSNA 172L2024-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17260685

Summary

On September 17, 2024, a Cessna 172L (N19703) was involved in an incident near Deland, FL. 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 parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA384. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19703.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA384
Location
DeLand, FL
Event ID
20240918195138
Coordinates
29.067028, -81.283750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260685
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALBER DAVID L SR
Address
3156 TUNISIA DR
City
DELTONA
State / Zip Code
FL 32738-9418
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# ERA24LA384