N5439ECESSNA 1722020-09-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 1721867

Summary

On September 23, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N5439E) was involved in an accident near La Grange, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20LA336. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5439E.

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
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