ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198677
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| Date: | Thursday 20 October 2016 |
| Time: | 14:20 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172H |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1706F |
| MSN: | 17255101 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2164 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Carrabassett, ME -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Carrabassett, ME (B21) |
| Old Town, ME (OLD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, after departure, he flew south along a river for about 5 miles. He then turned east toward his destination airport and needed to climb over a mountain ridge. During the climb, the landing gear impacted the top of trees; subsequently, the airplane nosed down and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 13:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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