N505LP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8546

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 21, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA311
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Event ID
20250825200852
Coordinates
39.168333, -77.166000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8546
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
WIFA (WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY) LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ERA25LA311