N78604

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172KS/N: 17257683

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA006
Location
Williston, FL
Event ID
20211007104071
Coordinates
29.354605, -82.470564
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 clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing light being off.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N78604
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257683
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
7710 PEMBROKE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MIRAMAR
State / Zip Code
FL 33023-2420
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# ERA22LA006