CESSNA 172P
Wenatchee, WA — August 29, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA332 |
| Event ID | 20210831103781 |
| Location | Wenatchee, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.28778, -120.40766 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| 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 student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action 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.