Cessna 170
Morrisville, VT — September 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA307 |
| Event ID | 20200903X20653 |
| Location | Morrisville, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.53695, -72.61389 |
| Airport | Morrisville-Stowe State |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 170 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.