CESSNA 150
Wilkes-Barre, PA — November 14, 2021
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA060 |
| Event ID | 20211115104242 |
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.23846, -75.68950 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
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.