N621EW

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17260545

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 29, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA097
Location
Cleveland , TX
Event ID
20230130106657
Coordinates
30.338417, -95.025500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N621EW
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260545
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
7206 ADALYN ARBOR DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
TX 77389-2052
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# CEN23LA097