N37892CESSNA 170B 1991-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 170B S/N: 609

Summary

On September 22, 1991, a Cessna 170B (N37892) was involved in an accident near E. Stroudsbury, PA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE HIS DEPARTURE TURN IN A TIMELY MANNER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA244. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37892.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 22, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA244
Location
E. STROUDSBURY, PA
Event ID
20001212X18175
Coordinates
40.999313, -75.170700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE HIS DEPARTURE TURN IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
609
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YINGST JOHN A
Address
OLD READING PIKE
Status
Deregistered
City
STOWE
State / Zip Code
PA 19464
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# NYC91LA244