No fatalities

12 Dec 2023: Cessna 172 — GALVIN FLIGHT SERVICES HAWAII LLC — Kapolei, HI

Kapolei, HI, United States

On 12 Dec 2023, a Cessna 172 operated by GALVIN FLIGHT SERVICES HAWAII LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Kapolei, HI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilotContributed to outcome