CESSNA 172M
Lancaster, NY, May 14, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lancaster, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.92206, -78.61197 |
| Airport | Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Air |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA228 |
| Event ID | 20220516105084 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Registration # | N20459 |
| Operator | LITTLE BIRD AIRWAYS LLC |
| Owner | LITTLE BIRD AIRWAYS LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.
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.