Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA302

Prospect, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N175DH

CESSNA 175

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that, during a demonstrated soft-field takeoff, the right lift strut impacted the tops of three trees. The flight instructor continued to his destination without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The flight instructor reported that, during a demonstrated soft field takeoff, the right lift strut impacted the tops of three trees. The flight instructor continued to his destination with no other anomiles. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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