N259GFCESSNA 172R2024-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280259

Summary

On September 20, 2024, a Cessna 172R (N259GF) was involved in an incident near Lincoln, NE. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA365. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N259GF.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 20, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA365
Location
Lincoln, NE
Event ID
20240923195167
Coordinates
40.850891, -96.759121
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280259
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT SALES INC
Address
1760 W KEARNEY AVE
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
NE 68524-2408
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# CEN24LA365