CESSNA 560XL
Reading, PA — July 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA296 |
| Event ID | 20210723103526 |
| Location | Reading, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.37850, -75.96525 |
| Airport | READING RGNL/CARL A SPAATZ FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 560XL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 6 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The captain’s improper decision to continue an unstabilized approach despite several go-around calls by the pilot monitoring, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the pressure vessel.
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.