# NTSB Accident ERA09LA064
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2008-11-19 · Groton, CT, USA · MINR
## 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.

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