25 Apr 2022: CESSNA 172A

25 Apr 2022: CESSNA 172A — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Stockbridge, GA, United States

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of control

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

  • Instructor/check pilot
  • Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained
  • Airspeed — Not attained/maintained
  • Altitude — Not attained/maintained
  • Ability to respond/compensate

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 250/07kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 16 Mar 2025 — CESSNA 172A (—)
  • 28 Jul 2017 — CESSNA 172A UNDESIGNAT (—)
  • 31 May 2013 — CESSNA 172A (REID MATTHEW J)
  • 24 Feb 2013 — CESSNA 172A (TROY MINSKE)
  • 17 Jan 2011 — CESSNA 172A (John A. Little)

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