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November 15, 2003 · Cessna 170B · N2521D

Suches, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2003
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Location
Suches, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2521D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04LA036

According to the pilot, during a short local flight he made an attempt to land at a private airstrip. While on the short final the pilot initiated a go-around. As the pilot reduced the flaps the airplane began to descend towards the trees. According to the pilot, as he attempted to climb, the airplane stalled and collided with the trees. Examination of the airplane revealed the left outboard wing broke off and the airplane came to rest nose down at the base of the tree. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were report by the pilot prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On November 15, 2003, at 1618 eastern standard time, a Cessna 170B, N2521D registered to and operated by a private pilot collided with a tree during an attempted go-around at High Valley Airpark, Suches, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, with no flight plan filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received serious injuries and the four passengers reported minor injuries. The flight departed Lawrenceville, Georgia, on November 15, 2003, at 1600. According to the pilot, during a local flight he made an attempt to land at a private airstrip. While on short final to land on runway 02 the pilot decided he did not have enough runway available to stop the airplane after touchdown, and initiated a go-around. As the pilot reduced the flaps the airplane began to descend towards the trees. According to the pilot, as he attempted to climb, the airplane stalled and collided with the trees. Examination of the airplane revealed the left outboard wing broke off and the airplane came to rest nose down at the base of the tree. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were report by the pilot prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:18 EST
Nearest AirportHigh Valley Airpark (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2521D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0300B SP6 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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