Final None Aug 21, 2025

N505LP accident at Gaithersburg, MD

Cessna 172 — Landing area overshoot at GAI (Gaithersburg, MD)

DateAug 21, 2025
Tail numberN505LP
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationGAI — Gaithersburg, MD
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA311

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.

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