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Accident: Cessna 172R

Jul 1, 2021 · Missoula, MT

NTSB numberWPR21FA258Event id20210701103399

2
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.

NTSB docket WPR21FA258

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Registration
N2388L
Year built
1999
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Enroute-climb to cruise Aerodynamic stall/spin

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)9 nm (17 km) north-east

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