Aviation accident NYC04FA137

1 fatal · Cessna 182C · 2004-06-02 · Kutztown, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04FA137
Event ID: 20040609X00775
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-06-02
Location: Kutztown, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.499443, -75.782775

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 182C
Registration: N8681T
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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