Accident · 2025-05-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-05-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172N (N75775)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Western Air Flight Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Western Air Flight Academy
Probable cause
The disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA168Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 31 | Class 1 (2025-01-17) | 93.3 total · 93.3 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.