No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Gulf Shores, AL, 13 May 2021

Gulf Shores, AL, United States

On May 13, 2021, a CESSNA 172 N operated by SKYWARRIOR FLIGHT TRAINING INC was involved in an aviation accident near Gulf Shores, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 2021 CESSNA 172 N accident near Gulf Shores, AL?

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 2021 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 2021 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by SKYWARRIOR FLIGHT TRAINING INC, at Gulf Shores, AL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.