Summary
On October 16, 2024, a Cessna 182 (N1242M) was involved in an accident near East Ellijay, GA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing., which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1242M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing., which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA017