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Airplane Strikes Trees and Stone Wall During Landing on Private Airstrip (N757NU)

N. Stonington, CT, US

On December 20, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N757NU) was involved in an aviation accident near N. Stonington, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on a pilot-owned private airstrip, the airplane's left wing contacted trees and subsequently struck a stone wall. The pilot had not flown in six months prior to his medical certificate.

Accident Description

During the landing approach to a private airstrip measuring 1,600 feet in length and 50 feet in width—owned by the pilot—the airplane's left wing made contact with trees situated 10 to 15 feet above the ground on the left side of the runway. Following the wing strike, the airplane collided with a stone wall and came to rest.

Pilot Information

The pilot had retired as an airline pilot in June 1991, accumulating over 21,000 hours of total flight experience. He reported no flight time accumulated in the six months prior to his most recent FAA medical certificate, which was issued on November 11, 1999. The previous medical certificate had been issued in March 1993.

Aircraft Information

The airplane, also owned by the pilot, had been operated approximately 26 hours since its last annual inspection, performed on October 23, 1991. Examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact failures of the airframe or engine.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Dec 1999 Cessna 152 accident near N. Stonington, CT?

During landing on a pilot-owned private airstrip, the airplane's left wing contacted trees and subsequently struck a stone wall. The pilot had not flown in six months prior to his medical certificate.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Dec 1999 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Dec 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757NU, at N. Stonington, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20302. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.