No fatalities

CESSNA 172 S accident at Prescott, AZ, 3 Jun 2023

Prescott, AZ, United States

On June 3, 2023, a CESSNA 172 S operated by LEIGHNOR AIRCRAFT LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintained