Accident · 2025-07-20

NTSB case WPR25LA216 · CESSNA 172 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2025-07-20
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor injury
Aircraft
CESSNA 172 (N6964A)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Daniel P Gore Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Daniel P Gore

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.

Source: NTSB case WPR25LA216

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone33Class 3 (2025-12-07)614.4 total · 524.8 in this make/model · 544.4 as PIC · 32.9 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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