Preliminary
1 fatal
May 18, 2026
N733CP crash at Westerly, RI
Cessna 172N at WST (Westerly, RI)
DateMay 18, 2026
Tail numberN733CP
AircraftCessna 172N · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationWST — Westerly, RI
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Flight test
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN26FA192
Report summary
Unknown or undetermined during approach Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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