N20490CESSNA 172M2025-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17261333

Summary

On August 19, 2025, a Cessna 172M (N20490) was involved in an incident near Albany, OR. 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 and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA296. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20490.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA296
Location
Albany, OR
Event ID
20250926201731
Coordinates
44.640000, -123.060000
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 and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261333
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
4050 SE NIMBUS LOOP
City
MCMINNVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97128-9401
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# WPR25LA296