N5459C

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170AS/N: 19493

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 6, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA307
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Event ID
20210807103650
Coordinates
48.845747, -117.279040
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
19493
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
170AC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATKINS GEORGE T
Address
16801 E MISSION PKWY APT N-307
City
SPOKANE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
WA 99216
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# WPR21LA307