ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311706
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 September 2020 |
| Time: | 20:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5439E |
| MSN: | 1721867 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1974 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | La Grange, North Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport, NC (KGWW) |
| La Grange, NC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during short final approach to his private airstrip, a gust of wind blew his airplane left into trees, where it came to rest. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The wind was recorded as calm at an airport approximately 8 miles from the accident site, about 24 minutes after the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA20LA336
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-May-2023 10:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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