Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 14, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA060
Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Event ID
20211115104242
Coordinates
41.238460, -75.689500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6714S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15067514
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
POCONO MOUNTAINS FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 693
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNT POCONO
State / Zip Code
PA 18344-0693
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# ERA22LA060