Student pilot Veers Off Runway into Grass After Landing at Daytona Beach

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On July 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, a Cessna 172 (registration N861ER) veered into the grass after landing at Daytona Beach International Airport, Florida. The flight had departed from Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Timeline
On July 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, a Cessna 172 (registration N861ER) veered into the grass after landing at Daytona Beach International Airport, Florida.
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Development of the situation
The flight had departed from Melbourne Orlando International Airport
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Response or continuation
On July 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, a Cessna 172 (registration N861ER) veered into the grass after landing at Daytona Beach International Airport, Florida.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
The flight had departed from Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
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Accident Facts

Incident date
26 Jul 2025
Registration
N861ER
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Airports
MCO (Orlando), MEL (Melbourne)
Category
Student pilot
Reconstruction
3:31
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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