CESSNA 172K
Williston, FL, October 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Williston, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.35461, -82.47056 |
| Airport | WILLISTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA006 |
| Event ID | 20211007104071 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Registration # | N78604 |
| Operator | Ocala Aviation Flight Training Center |
| Owner | OCALA AVIATION SERVICES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing light being off.
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.