CESSNA 172
Winston-Salem, NC, September 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.13813, -80.22637 |
| Airport | SMITH REYNOLDS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA375 |
| Event ID | 20230919193093 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N1451U |
| Operator | PIEDMONT FLIGHT INC |
| Owner | PIEDMONT FLIGHT INC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
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.