CESSNA 172L
Cleveland, TX — January 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA097 |
| Event ID | 20230130106657 |
| Location | Cleveland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.33842, -95.02550 |
| Airport | Cleveland Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport.
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.