N3474CCESSNA 1702024-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170S/N: 26517

Summary

On September 17, 2024, a Cessna 170 (N3474C) was involved in an incident near Mckinley Village, AK. 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 late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3474C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA103
Location
McKinley Village, AK
Event ID
20241007195270
Coordinates
63.633333, -148.250000
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 late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26517
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEROUX TODD CARL
Address
11315 E HILDA ROSE CIR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-7464
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# ANC24LA103