N640MGCESSNA 1722024-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17265248

Summary

On October 08, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N640MG) was involved in an incident near Louisville, KY. 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 and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N640MG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA031
Location
Louisville, KY
Event ID
20241030195413
Coordinates
38.227984, -85.664157
Nearest Airport
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 and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265248
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVIATE LLC
Address
2835 BELLE PLANE RD
City
GREEN BAY
State / Zip Code
WI 54313-7257
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# ERA25LA031