SERS · CESSNA 170B · 1991-09-22 · E. STROUDSBURY, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91LA244
Event ID
20001212X18175
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-22
Location
E. STROUDSBURY, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.999313, -75.1707
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
170B
Registration
N37892
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE HIS DEPARTURE TURN IN A TIMELY MANNER.