N885GTCESSNA 1722024-12-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S9601

Summary

On December 12, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N885GT) was involved in an incident near Jefferson, GA. 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 airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N885GT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 12, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA078
Location
Jefferson, GA
Event ID
20241216199429
Coordinates
34.175350, -83.561362
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9601
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
YELLOW JACKET FLYING CLUB INC
Address
1954 AIRPORT RD STE 135A
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30341-4929
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# ERA25LA078