CESSNA 172N
Kernville, CA — July 25, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA311 |
| Event ID | 20210810103670 |
| Location | Kernville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.72822, -118.41972 |
| Airport | KERN VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.
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.