N3083BCESSNA 195A2024-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 195AS/N: 7968

Summary

On October 31, 2024, a Cessna 195A (N3083B) was involved in an accident near Bethel, PA. 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3083B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 31, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA036
Location
Bethel, PA
Event ID
20241101195422
Coordinates
40.000000, -76.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
7968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
195AC195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
195A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BACHMANN MICHAEL
Address
180 FLINTLOCK DR
City
YORK
State / Zip Code
SC 29745-9384
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# ERA25LA036