Accident · 2021-10-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-10-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172K (N78604)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- OCALA AVIATION SERVICES INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- OCALA AVIATION SERVICES INC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing light being off.
Source: NTSB case ERA22LA006Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Commercial | Airplane | 28 | Class 1 (2019-09-06) | 623 total · 534 in this make/model · 593 as PIC · 90 last 90 days |
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 17 | Class 3 (2021-07-01) | 30 total · 30 in this make/model · 8 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.