CESSNA 172R
Groton, CT, June 13, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 13, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Groton, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.33295, -72.03935 |
| Airport | GROTON-NEW LONDON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA249 |
| Event ID | 20210614103254 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N430EP |
| Operator | Arrow Aviation LLC |
| Owner | SUNSHINE HOLDING LLC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
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.