N2772DCESSNA 1702020-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170S/N: 25314

Summary

On September 22, 2020, a Cessna 170 (N2772D) was involved in an incident near Pottstown, PA. All 2 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 while landing in gusty, shifting wind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20LA338. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2772D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20LA338
Location
Pottstown, PA
Event ID
20200929102056
Coordinates
40.239920, -75.556002
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, shifting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25314
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1700 LAMBERT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
IONE
State / Zip Code
CA 95640
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# ERA20LA338