CESSNA 172
Manville, NJ, November 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Manville, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.52444, -74.59831 |
| Airport | Central Jersey Regional Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA055 |
| Event ID | 20201125102339 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N23NJ |
| Operator | Civil Air Patrol |
| Owner | Civil Air Patrol |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.
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.