CESSNA 172N
Grass Valley, CA — September 19, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA348 |
| Event ID | 20210920103912 |
| Location | Grass Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.22406, -121.00255 |
| Airport | NEVADA COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue.
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.