CUB CRAFTERS CCX-2000
Laotto, IN — February 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA116 |
| Event ID | 20240220193820 |
| Location | Laotto, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.17400, -85.27109 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CUB CRAFTERS |
| Model | CCX-2000 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 improper decision to continue an approach with his vision obscured by sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
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.