Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Carrabassett, ME — 2016-10-20

Final reportGAA17CA036
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Date
2016-10-20
Location
Carrabassett, ME, USA
Airport
B21
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N1706F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

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.

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