N23NJ

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17273230

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA055
Location
Manville, NJ
Event ID
20201125102339
Coordinates
40.524444, -74.598306
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23NJ
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273230
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10001 WISAKON TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
MANASSAS
State / Zip Code
VA 20111-2663
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# ERA21LA055