Final 4 minor Dec 7, 2025

N6542H accident at Pensacola, FL

Cessna 172 — Aerodynamic stall/spin at PNS (Pensacola, FL)

DateDec 7, 2025
Tail numberN6542H
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationPNS — Pensacola, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries4 minor
NTSB caseERA26LA062

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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