N29342CESSNA 1772025-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177S/N: 17700825

Summary

On July 08, 2025, a Cessna 177 (N29342) was involved in an accident near Jenison, MI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29342.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA241
Location
Jenison, MI
Event ID
20250709200493
Coordinates
42.936612, -85.805401
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700825
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
177C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARDINAL OF MICHIGAN LLC
Address
O-2434 WINANS ST NW
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
MI 49544-9532
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# CEN25LA241