NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N172SC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ATL91LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportValdosta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.NTSB ATL90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportValdosta, GAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception).
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N172SC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19901008059209ATakeoff Ground Roll · Valdosta, GAWind gust caused student to lose directional control on takeoff. Ran off side of runway. Collided with embankment.Accident 19891017045059ALow Level Operations · Valdosta, GAStruck overhead grounding cable while on powerline patrol. Returned to base. Bent vertical tail and wind damaged.