Final 2 minor May 18, 2026

N5114Z accident at Harrison, NY

Cessna 172S — Loss of control in flight at HPN (Harrison, NY)

DateMay 18, 2026
Tail numberN5114Z
AircraftCessna 172S · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationHPN — Harrison, NY
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseERA26LA209

Probable cause

The student pilot’s excessive pitch up attitude during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

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