N1159K

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S10357

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA118
Location
Kennesaw, GA
Event ID
20250213199695
Coordinates
34.013458, -84.588072
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10357
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAVU AERO LLC
Address
552 WOODVALLEY DR
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30064
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# ERA25LA118