CESSNA 172F
Smoketown, PA — October 28, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA053 |
| Event ID | 20111031X42645 |
| Location | Smoketown, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.04139, -76.20139 |
| Airport | Smoketown Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that, while on final approach for landing, he descended the airplane too low and the airplane's left wing contacted a tree. The airplane veered left and continued to descend before impacting the ground, resulting in substantial damage to both left and right wings and the engine firewall. The inspector's postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.
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.