N51204CESSNA 1722026-01-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17274279

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA106
Location
Lafayette, IN
Event ID
20260204202383
Coordinates
40.171000, -86.958000
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 inadequate supervision of the student during a stall recovery that developed into unusual attitude and exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed airspeed which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PURDUE AVIATION LLC
Address
1630 AVIATION DR
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47906-3374
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# CEN26LA106