MINR · CESSNA 172L · 2023-01-29 · Cleveland, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN23LA097
Event ID
20230130106657
Type
Accident
Date
2023-01-29
Location
Cleveland, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.338417, -95.0255
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172L
Registration
N621EW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport.