CESSNA 172R
Chandler, AZ, May 11, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chandler, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.29877, -111.91578 |
| Airport | STELLAR AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA193 |
| Event ID | 20210513103083 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N47AF |
| Operator | AMERIFLYERS OF TEXAS INC |
| Owner | AMERIFLYERS OF TEXAS INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions.
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.