On August 20, 2007, a Cessna 172K (registration N7410G) operated by Wilgrove Aviation Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Charlotte, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot sustained a concussion and has no memory of the accident. The airplane struck a tree while slipping to lose altitude on final approach, coming to rest left of the runway with structural damage.
Accident Overview
A pilot-rated passenger reported that the pilot entered a left downwind for the runway and, in the passenger's opinion, the airplane was high and fast when the pilot turned onto final approach. The pilot initiated a left slip to lose altitude, and the airplane was crabbing left. During the maneuver, the left wing collided with a tree approximately 10 feet in the air. The airplane came to rest on the ground left of the runway.
Pilot Condition
The pilot suffered a concussion and stated he has no recall of the events associated with the accident.
Aircraft Condition
Post-accident examination revealed structural damage to both wings and the airframe. The flaps were found in the full down position. The passenger stated that the airplane did not experience a mechanical malfunction during the approach for landing.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Aug 2007 Cessna 172K accident near Charlotte, NC?
A pilot sustained a concussion and has no memory of the accident. The airplane struck a tree while slipping to lose altitude on final approach, coming to rest left of the runway with structural damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Aug 2007 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N7410G, operated by Wilgrove Aviation Llc, at Charlotte, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
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