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AQP: UNKNOWN

Cessna 152 | N6125B

Hornell, New York

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Key facts

  • DateAugust 1, 2025
  • Local time7:05 PM
  • LightDay
  • WeatherVMC
  • Phase of flightManeuvering
  • People on board1
  • Fatalities1
  • Airport7G0

Last updated: August 5, 2025

Accident Location

City, State
Hornell, New York
Latitude
42.288889
Longitude
-77.634167
Airport ID
7G0
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N6125B
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Category / Class
Aircraft Single Engine Land
Amateur Built
No
Registry
FAA Registry Inquiry For: N6125B →

Pilot Info

Pilot in command
Valder, Brian J.
Gender
Male
Age
41
Certification
None
IFR rating
No
Medical
None
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
VMC
Time of day
Day
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Pilot error
Yes
Pilot incapacitation
No
People on board
1
PIC fatality
1
Total fatalities
1
NTSB travel
Unknown
AQP category
UNKNOWN →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

Pending. Pilot did not possess a pilot certificate or a medical of any kind.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

Pending.

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