N23NJCESSNA 1722020-11-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17273230

Summary

On November 24, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N23NJ) was involved in an incident near Manville, NJ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23NJ.

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
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