No fatalities
19 Jul 2024: CESSNA 172 N — WINGS FLIGHT ENTERPRISES INC — Danville, KY
On 19 Jul 2024, a CESSNA 172 N operated by WINGS FLIGHT ENTERPRISES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Danville, KY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight. 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 control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintained