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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