# NTSB Accident ERA23LA094
> **CESSNA 177** · 2022-12-26 · Franklin, VA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA23LA094
- **Event ID:** 20221227106492
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-12-26
- **Location:** Franklin, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.702778, -76.892778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N177D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the airplane on the runway at night.

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