CESSNA 177
Franklin, VA, December 26, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 26, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Franklin, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.70278, -76.89278 |
| Airport | Franklin Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA094 |
| Event ID | 20221227106492 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Registration # | N177D |
| Operator | BARGER, RANDALL G |
| Owner | BARGER, RANDALL G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the airplane on the runway at night.
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.