# NTSB Accident NYC91LA244
> **CESSNA 170B** · 1991-09-22 · E. STROUDSBURY, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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