Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172F near Smoketown, PA — 2011-10-28

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Date
2011-10-28
Location
Smoketown, PA, USA
Airport
S37
Aircraft
CESSNA 172F
Registration
N5613R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach for landing, he descended the airplane too low and that the airplane's left wing contacted a tree. The airplane veered left and continued to descend before impacting the ground, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the engine firewall. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.

NTSB coding

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