Forced landing of Cessna 172 in river near Giseong-ri

No fatalities • Giseong-ri, Republic Of Korea

A flight school-operated Cessna 172 performed a forced landing in a shallow river in the Republic of Korea.

What happened

On February 10, 2017, at approximately 0952 local time, a Cessna 172 performed a forced landing in a shallow river located near Giseong-ri, Republic of Korea. The aircraft, bearing registration HL1171, was being operated by a flight school at the time of the event.

Following the landing, the aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 2017 CESSNA 172 accident near Giseong-ri, Republic Of Korea?

A flight school-operated Cessna 172 performed a forced landing in a shallow river in the Republic of Korea.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 2017 CESSNA 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 2017 involved a CESSNA 172, at Giseong-ri, Republic Of Korea.

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