N677DM

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S9661

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 6, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA003
Location
West Milford, NJ
Event ID
20251006201785
Coordinates
41.131389, -74.341850
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 adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9661
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AA-AERO INC
Address
C/O AIR FLEET TRAINING SYSTEMS IN
35 WRIGHT WAY
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
NJ 07004-3504
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# ERA26LA003