N99467CESSNA 1722026-04-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17276451

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 24, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA187
Location
Quakertown, PA
Event ID
20260427202891
Coordinates
40.434695, -75.379470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276451
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112-6332
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# ERA26LA187