CESSNA 182
Smyrna, TN — January 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA104 |
| Event ID | 20250126199597 |
| Location | Smyrna, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.01539, -86.52605 |
| Airport | SMYRNA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.
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.