N6542HCESSNA 1722025-12-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17265482

Summary

On December 07, 2025, a Cessna 172M (N6542H) was involved in an accident near Pensacola, FL. The accident resulted in 4 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6542H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 7, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA062
Location
Pensacola, FL
Event ID
20251208202124
Coordinates
30.477163, -87.177968
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265482
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OWENS FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
PO BOX 82242
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70598-2242
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# ERA26LA062