N6203FCESSNA 1722020-11-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17273164

Summary

On November 19, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N6203F) was involved in an accident near Cynthiana, KY. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. 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 proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6203F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 19, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA050
Location
Cynthiana, KY
Event ID
20201123102325
Coordinates
38.366164, -84.283344
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEXINGTON FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 863
Status
Deregistered
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
KY 40588-0863
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# ERA21LA050