CESSNA 172N
Auburn, CA — December 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA069 |
| Event ID | 20211228104450 |
| Location | Auburn, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.94317, -121.13416 |
| Airport | Auburn Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
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.