Summary
On August 23, 2023, a Cessna 150 (N8474J) was involved in an accident near Pink Hill, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA348. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8474J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA348