CESSNA 170A
Metaline Falls, WA — August 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA307 |
| Event ID | 20210807103650 |
| Location | Metaline Falls, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.84575, -117.27904 |
| Airport | SULLIVAN LAKE STATE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
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.