No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Miami, FL, 8 Dec 2023

Miami, FL, United States

On December 8, 2023, a CESSNA 172M operated by PILOT TRAINING CENTER LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot of other aircraft

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Dec 2023 CESSNA 172M accident near Miami, FL?

The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Dec 2023 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Dec 2023 involved a CESSNA 172M, operated by PILOT TRAINING CENTER LLC, at Miami, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing.