CESSNA 172R
Princeton, NJ — August 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA339 |
| Event ID | 20230817192888 |
| Location | Princeton, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.39909, -74.65901 |
| Airport | PRINCETON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
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.