Final
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Dec 19, 2024
N7085G accident at Southport, NC
Cessna 172K — Loss of control in flight at ILM (Southport, NC)
DateDec 19, 2024
Tail numberN7085G
AircraftCessna 172K · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationILM — Southport, NC
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA087
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery.
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