Preliminary None Apr 5, 2026

N61972 accident at Lakeland, FL

Cessna 172M — Loss of control in flight at LAL (Lakeland, FL)

DateApr 5, 2026
Tail numberN61972
AircraftCessna 172M · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationLAL — Lakeland, FL
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA159

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during takeoff Injuries: None. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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