N6295ECESSNA 1722021-12-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 46395

Summary

On December 29, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N6295E) was involved in an incident near Berlin, NJ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6295E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA102
Location
Berlin, NJ
Event ID
20220107104500
Coordinates
39.778444, -74.947806
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46395
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUFFO PERRY J
Address
128 MINERVA AVE
City
ALBION
State / Zip Code
NJ 08009-9361
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# ERA22LA102