Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 14, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA228
Location
Lancaster, NY
Event ID
20220516105084
Coordinates
42.922056, -78.611972
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N20459
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261305
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LITTLE BIRD AIRWAYS LLC
Address
5501 CAMP RD UNIT 977
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMBURG
State / Zip Code
NY 14075-8048
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# ERA22LA228