Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP | N23107

January 24th, 2024 | Direct, Texas

Accident Location

  • City: Direct
  • State: Texas
  • Latitude: 33.840028
  • Longitude: -95.863139
  • Airport ID:

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N23107
  • Make: Cessna
  • Model: 172 Skyhawk SP
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: James, Logan Timothy
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 23
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Yes
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: No
  • Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: January 24th, 2024
  • Time: 8:25 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Night
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No: CEN24LA099
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 10b) SUICIDE, C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Suicide.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft be sensitive to the needs and struggles of fellow pilots when able, offer help, and encouragement during these very difficult times.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.