N1437DCESSNA 170A 1991-02-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170A S/N: 20020

Summary

On February 02, 1991, a Cessna 170A (N1437D) was involved in an incident near Holly, CO. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1437D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 2, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA038
Location
HOLLY, CO
Event ID
20001212X16441
Coordinates
38.050830, -102.120620
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20020
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
170A C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MONTEZUMA MARCELO
Address
110 KIRBY THOMPSON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LABELLE
State / Zip Code
FL 33935
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# DEN91LA038