BOEING PT-17
Winnie, TX — October 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA003 |
| Event ID | 20211004104041 |
| Location | Winnie, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.82022, -94.38408 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | PT-17 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.
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.