N4693CCESSNA 170B 1991-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 170B S/N: 25637

Summary

On September 16, 1991, a Cessna 170B (N4693C) was involved in an accident near Curtis, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A MISJUDGED MANEUVER DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA237. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4693C.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA237
Location
CURTIS, WA
Event ID
20001212X18198
Coordinates
46.470973, -123.079421
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A MISJUDGED MANEUVER DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25637
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
417 ELB CRK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHEHALIS
State / Zip Code
WA 98532
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# SEA91LA237