Cessna 172
Hudson, NY — July 29, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA269 |
| Event ID | 20200730X70803 |
| Location | Hudson, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.29139, -73.71028 |
| Airport | Columbia County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.