N5439E

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 1721867

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20LA336
Location
La Grange, NC
Event ID
20200928102044
Coordinates
35.306800, -77.788000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5439E
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1721867
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WADE WILLIAM M
Address
5246 EASON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LA GRANGE
State / Zip Code
NC 28551-8701
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20LA336