CESSNA A188B
Bay Port, MI — August 19, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA374 |
| Event ID | 20230822192917 |
| Location | Bay Port, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.88033, -83.28752 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.
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.