N8244ACESSNA 170B 1991-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170B S/N: 25096

Summary

On August 31, 1991, a Cessna 170B (N8244A) was involved in an incident near Frankfort, IL. 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 IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A CROSSWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA286. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8244A.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA286
Location
FRANKFORT, IL
Event ID
20001212X17837
Coordinates
41.490531, -87.829795
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 IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A CROSSWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25096
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILES ROBERT A
Address
PO BOX 130
City
MAUPIN
State / Zip Code
OR 97037-0130
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# CHI91LA286