CESSNA 172
Kinston, NC — March 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA152 |
| Event ID | 20230315106900 |
| Location | Kinston, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.33034, -77.60979 |
| Airport | KINSTON REGIONAL JETPORT AT ST |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NBRT |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s impact with two deer while performing a takeoff 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.