No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Roberta, GA, 27 Oct 2022

Roberta, GA, United States

On October 27, 2022, a CESSNA 172M was involved in an aviation accident near Roberta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 2022 CESSNA 172M accident near Roberta, GA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 2022 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 2022 involved a CESSNA 172M, at Roberta, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.