N740SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8671

Summary

On March 09, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N740SP) was involved in an incident near Brooksville, FL. All 1 person 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, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N740SP.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 9, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA148
Location
Brooksville, FL
Event ID
20250320199882
Coordinates
28.473458, -82.456065
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8671
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JET AIR INC
Address
1801 S RIVERSIDE DR
City
IOWA CITY
State / Zip Code
IA 52246-5704
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# ERA25LA148