MINR · CESSNA 170B · 2026-07-10 · Hartwell, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA26LA272
Event ID
20260715203398
Type
Accident
Date
2026-07-10
Location
Hartwell, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.377344, -82.897148
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
170B
Registration
N1838C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
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.