Cessna 172N | N733CP

May 18th, 2026 | Westerly, Rhode Island

Accident Location

  • City: Westerly
  • State: Rhode Island
  • Latitude: 41.353692
  • Longitude: -71.811353
  • Airport ID: KWST

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N733CP
  • Make: Cessna
  • Model: 172N
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Seekell, Isaac Nathaniel
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 21
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Yes
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: May 18th, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Approach
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Loss of speed awareness, flight below DMMS, over shooting base to final runway 14. stall. spin.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

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.