Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA339
Location
Princeton, NJ
Event ID
20230817192888
Coordinates
40.399089, -74.659006
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N172FW
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280080
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA339