CESSNA 208
Ellington, CT — April 7, 2024
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA168 |
| Event ID | 20240408194044 |
| Location | Ellington, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.92542, -72.45711 |
| Airport | Ellington Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| 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 failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision 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.