N7864GCessna (Textron Aviation) 172L2026-02-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172LS/N: 17259564

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA132
Location
Bennettsville, SC
Event ID
20260302202567
Coordinates
34.735598, -79.670647
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
17259564
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
M & R AIRCRAFT INC
Address
106 N LIBERTY ST
City
BENNETTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
SC 29512-3120
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# ERA26LA132