Summary
On November 18, 2021, a Aeronca O58B (N47523) was involved in an incident near Jonestown, PA. 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 incorrect glide path and landing flare, which resulted in a collision with obstacles on final approach and a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47523.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s incorrect glide path and landing flare, which resulted in a collision with obstacles on final approach and a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA072