Summary
On August 06, 2021, a Cessna 170A (N5459C) was involved in an accident near Metaline Falls, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA307. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5459C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA307