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May 20, 2017 · Cessna 175 Undesignat · N175DH
Prospect, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Prospect, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 175 Undesignat (1960)
Tail Number
N175DH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA302
The flight instructor reported that, during a demonstrated soft-field takeoff, the right lift strut impacted the tops of three trees. The flight instructor continued to his destination without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during a demonstrated soft field takeoff, the right lift strut impacted the tops of three trees. The flight instructor continued to his destination with no other anomiles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportProspect State (0nm NE)
Runway2
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175 Undesignat
Tail NumberN175DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · GO-300D · Reciprocating · 175
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC