# NTSB Accident NYC04FA137
> **Cessna 182C** · 2004-06-02 · Kutztown, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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