N734SWCESSNA 172N2025-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17269086

Summary

On August 08, 2025, a Cessna 172N (N734SW) was involved in an incident near Ronan, MT. 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 student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N734SW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 8, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA243
Location
Ronan, MT
Event ID
20250808200741
Coordinates
47.566295, -114.100740
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SIERRA SKY AVIATION LLC
Address
1880 US HIGHWAY 93 S
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59901-5729
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# WPR25LA243