N7085G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172KS/N: 17258785

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 19, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA087
Location
Southport, NC
Event ID
20241231199495
Coordinates
33.932947, -78.070601
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 loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258785
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172K

Registered Owner (Current)

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# ERA25LA087