No fatalities
21 Oct 2021: CESSNA 172 — Atlanta, GA
On 21 Oct 2021, a CESSNA 172 was involved in an aviation accident near Atlanta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot