SERS · Cessna 170A · 1997-06-09 · ORANGEBURG, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97LA083
Event ID
20001208X08057
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-09
Location
ORANGEBURG, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.489459, -80.860137
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
170A
Registration
N2551V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason. The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground. A factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.