N172FW

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280080

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
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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