CESSNA 177RG
Gaithersburg, MD — April 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA176 |
| Event ID | 20220404104875 |
| Location | Gaithersburg, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.24354, -77.14987 |
| Airport | Davis Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.
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.