CESSNA 170B
Hartwell, GA, July 10, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hartwell, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | MUSTANG FLD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA272 |
| Event ID | 20260715203398 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Registration # | N1838C |
| 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 |
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.