CESSNA 172
Cynthiana, KY — November 19, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA050 |
| Event ID | 20201123102325 |
| Location | Cynthiana, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.36616, -84.28334 |
| Airport | Cynthiana-Harrison County Airp |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
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.