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September 9, 1995 · Cessna 170 · N8233E
Hartwell, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Hartwell, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N8233E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA166
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and collided with trees. According to the pilot, before the collision with the trees, he attempted to correct the drift by adding left rudder. Examination of the aircraft failed to disclose a mechanical problem or system malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND FAILURE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL ACTION. A FACTOR WAS TREES.
Full Narrative
On September 9, 1995, at 1900 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 170, N8233E, collided with trees on the right side of the runway during a takeoff attempt from a private airstrip in Hartwell, Georgia. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight's initial departure time from Peachtree City, Georgia, was not determined. According to the pilot, the aircraft had started to drift to the right. To correct for the drift he applied left rudder but it was to late. The leading edge of the right wing had already clipped some trees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Hartwell Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN8233E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind24° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC