MINR · CESSNA 172N · 1993-06-27 · VOLUNTOWN, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC93LA136
Event ID
20001211X12715
Type
Accident
Date
1993-06-27
Location
VOLUNTOWN, CT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N6553E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with trees. A factor is the pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition.