# NTSB Accident ERA12CA519
> **CESSNA 208B** · 2012-08-18 · Raeford, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12CA519
- **Event ID:** 20120821X03159
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-18
- **Location:** Raeford, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.019721, -79.188056
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 208B
- **Registration:** N80GE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.

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