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Aviation accident ERA09LA064

MINR · CESSNA 172S · 2008-11-19 · Groton, CT, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA09LA064
Event ID
20081120X05653
Type
Accident
Date
2008-11-19
Location
Groton, CT, USA
Coordinates
41.321109, -72.036109

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172S
Registration
N2337F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NITE
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent profile to avoid trees during the night visual approach and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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