No fatalities
30 Jun 2023: CESSNA 172S — SCANLON AVIATION LLC — Novato, CA
On 30 Jun 2023, a CESSNA 172S operated by SCANLON AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Novato, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained