Cessna C172P
Coverage of Cessna C172P in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows aftermath of plane crash injuring 2 in Pembroke Pines
A Cessna C172P plane crash in Pembroke Pines injured two women, Vanessa Ledo and Earlene E. Clarke Thomas. A witness, Nathan Gansert, assisted in rescuing them. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo suggested engine failure as a likely cause, while the Federal Aviation Administration has not yet released investigation findings.
- Bodycam video shows moments after small plane crashed near Pembroke Pines hospital
Bodycam video captures the aftermath of a small plane crash near Pembroke Pines hospital on May 29, which injured two women. Witnesses reported engine failure and the plane hitting a tree before crashing. City officials have raised concerns about frequent crashes at North Perry Airport, with 13 crashes and 20 incidents recorded since 2020. A safety study commissioned by county leaders is ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the latest crash.
- ‘You saved my girls': Man honored for heroic actions after Pembroke Pines plane crash
Nathan Gansert was honored by Pembroke Pines for aiding two women after a Cessna C172P plane crash on May 29. The pilot, Vanessa Ledo, and student pilot, Earlene E. Clarke Thomas, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Gansert received a Civilian Special Recognition Award for his actions.
- Good Samaritan who helped rescue 2 survivors of small plane crash in Pembroke Pines honored by city leaders
Pembroke Pines officials honored Nathan Gansert for rescuing two women after a small plane crash near North Perry Airport. The plane, part of a flight school, crashed due to engine failure, flipping into a ditch near a psychiatric hospital. Gansert assisted the survivors while city leaders called for improved airport safety.
- 2 South Florida plane crashes raise questions on safety, concern officials
Two recent small plane crashes in South Florida have raised safety concerns. One incident involved a flipped plane at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport with two minor injuries, while another Cessna C172P crashed in Pembroke Pines after engine failure, near a hospital. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo highlighted ongoing issues at North Perry Airport, citing 13 crashes and 20 incidents since 2020, including a fatal 2021 accident involving a 4-year-old.
- Small plane crash lands near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines
A small plane crashed near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, with two occupants reported conscious and breathing. The Cessna C172P crash-landed on the grounds of South Florida State Hospital, and the FAA is investigating the cause.