No fatalities

9 Oct 2021: CESSNA 172 — AERO DAVIS LLC — Statesboro, GA

Statesboro, GA, United States

On 9 Oct 2021, a CESSNA 172 operated by AERO DAVIS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Statesboro, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcomeNot used/operated