No fatalities

CESSNA 172 M accident at Westminster, MD, 6 Jun 2022

Westminster, MD, United States

On June 6, 2022, a CESSNA 172 M operated by CLEARVIEW FLYING CLUB INC was involved in an aviation accident near Westminster, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilotAircraft oper/perf/capability — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jun 2022 CESSNA 172 M accident near Westminster, MD?

The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 2022 CESSNA 172 M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jun 2022 involved a CESSNA 172 M, operated by CLEARVIEW FLYING CLUB INC, at Westminster, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.