CESSNA 172
West Milford, NJ, October 6, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Milford, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.13139, -74.34185 |
| Airport | GREENWOOD LAKE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA003 |
| Event ID | 20251006201785 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N677DM |
| Operator | AIR FLEET TRAINING SYSTEMS INC |
| Owner | AA-AERO INC |
| 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 failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and 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.