CESSNA 172P
Elizabethtown, KY — October 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA031 |
| Event ID | 20221021106171 |
| Location | Elizabethtown, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.68777, -85.92578 |
| Airport | ADDINGTON FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the pilot.
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.