No fatalities

CESSNA 172 S accident at Brooksville, FL, 22 Jul 2021

Brooksville, FL, United States

On July 22, 2021, a CESSNA 172 S operated by AMERICAN AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Brooksville, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotHeading/course — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 2021 CESSNA 172 S accident near Brooksville, FL?

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 2021 CESSNA 172 S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 2021 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by AMERICAN AVIATION INC, at Brooksville, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate distance between the airplane and hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.