No fatalities

19 Dec 2024: CESSNA 172 M — Lakewood, NJ

Lakewood, NJ, United States

On 19 Dec 2024, a CESSNA 172 M was involved in an aviation accident near Lakewood, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway. 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 delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintained