Cessna 182
Millington, MD — August 30, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA300 |
| Event ID | 20200831X75141 |
| Location | Millington, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.29185, -75.80221 |
| Airport | MASSEY AERODROME |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land.
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.