N1279DCESSNA 170A 1991-01-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170A S/N: 20125

Summary

On January 24, 1991, a Cessna 170A (N1279D) was involved in an accident near Fort Myers, FL. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE BELOW VSO RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1279D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 24, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA072
Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Event ID
20001212X16357
Coordinates
26.560924, -81.870826
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE BELOW VSO RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
170A C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# MIA91LA072