N2998D

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26941

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 12, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA415
Location
Ozark, AR
Event ID
20210913103844
Coordinates
35.487000, -93.827700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26941
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELITE AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
1 SE SEARCY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
City
SEARCY
State / Zip Code
AR 72143-8089
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# CEN21LA415