N6703ACESSNA 1722025-09-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 28803

Summary

On September 29, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N6703A) was involved in an incident near Punxsutawney, PA. 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 airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA375. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6703A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 29, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA375
Location
Punxsutawney, PA
Event ID
20251002201771
Coordinates
40.966837, -78.929904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
28803
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MANKOVICH DOUGLAS P
Address
201 DINSMORE AVE
City
PUNXSUTAWNEY
State / Zip Code
PA 15767-2305
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# ERA25LA375