CESSNA 150
Pink Hill, NC, August 23, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pink Hill, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.07575, -77.69603 |
| Airport | Howard Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA348 |
| Event ID | 20230825192935 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Registration # | N8474J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
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.