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
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