No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Kennesaw, GA, 2 Jul 2023

Kennesaw, GA, United States

On July 2, 2023, a CESSNA 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Kennesaw, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. 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 student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 2023 CESSNA 172 N accident near Kennesaw, GA?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 2023 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 2023 involved a CESSNA 172 N, at Kennesaw, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.