Cessna 172 crashes into river near Cangkring, Indonesia

1 fatality • Cangkring, Indonesia

A training flight involving a Cessna 172 ended in a river impact and sinking approximately 2.5 nautical miles northeast of Cangkring.

What happened

On July 22, 2019, at approximately 0810 UTC, a Cessna 172, registration PK-WUG, struck a river and sank near Cangkring, Indonesia. The accident occurred roughly 2.5 nautical miles northeast of the location under circumstances that remain undetermined. The aircraft was being operated as a training flight under Indonesian civil regulations.

The impact resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the event.

Probable cause

not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 2019 CESSNA 172 accident near Cangkring, Indonesia?

A training flight involving a Cessna 172 ended in a river impact and sinking approximately 2.5 nautical miles northeast of Cangkring.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 2019 CESSNA 172 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 2019 involved a CESSNA 172, at Cangkring, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not determined

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