CESSNA 170B

Hartwell, GA, July 10, 2026

Event Information

DateJuly 10, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationHartwell, GA
CountryUSA
AirportMUSTANG FLD
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberERA26LA272
Event ID20260715203398

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model170B
Registration #N1838C
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusty and variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.

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.

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