CESSNA 172
La Grange, NC — September 23, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20LA336 |
| Event ID | 20200928102044 |
| Location | La Grange, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.30680, -77.78800 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.
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.