N4106YBOEING PT-172021-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BOEING PT-17S/N: 75-7018

Summary

On October 02, 2021, a Boeing PT-17 (N4106Y) was involved in an accident near Winnie, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4106Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 2, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA003
Location
Winnie, TX
Event ID
20211004104041
Coordinates
29.820221, -94.384078
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-7018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
PT-17B17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PT-17

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SACHITANO PAUL A
Address
5695 MEL SHA LN
City
BEAUMONT
State / Zip Code
TX 77705-6805
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# CEN22LA003