N1737DCESSNA 170B 1992-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 170B S/N: 20180

Summary

On September 02, 1992, a Cessna 170B (N1737D) was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT ENTERED A LOW ALTITUDE STALL/MUSH DURING AN AIRDROP MANEUVER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW PASS MANEUVER, AND THE IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1737D.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA153
Location
NINILCHIK, AK
Event ID
20001211X15557
Coordinates
60.070171, -151.419418
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT ENTERED A LOW ALTITUDE STALL/MUSH DURING AN AIRDROP MANEUVER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW PASS MANEUVER, AND THE IMPROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
IMBODEN SHAWN E
Address
P.O. BOX 3864
Status
Deregistered
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA153