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Pilot Stalls During Tree Avoidance Turn, Destroys Airplane (N733FB)

Clarence Center, NY, US

On July 2, 1991, a Cessna C-172 (registration N733FB) operated by Augusta Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Clarence Center, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's stall during an attempted turn to avoid trees. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot with three passengers stalled the airplane while turning to avoid trees after takeoff from a short grass runway, resulting in a rough-terrain landing and destruction of the aircraft.

Takeoff and Initial Climb

The pilot loaded the airplane with three passengers and initiated a takeoff from a short, grass runway. Weather conditions included light winds and a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stall and Maneuver

After becoming airborne, the pilot reported feeling that the airplane might not clear trees at the end of the runway. To avoid the trees, he executed a turn, during which the airplane stalled.

Landing and Damage

The pilot subsequently landed in rough terrain, which resulted in the destruction of the airplane.

Pilot Experience

The pilot had a total flight experience of 152 hours, including 30 hours in that make and model of airplane.

Probable cause

The pilot's stall during an attempted turn to avoid trees.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1991 Cessna C-172 accident near Clarence Center, NY?

A pilot with three passengers stalled the airplane while turning to avoid trees after takeoff from a short grass runway, resulting in a rough-terrain landing and destruction of the aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1991 involved a Cessna C-172, registration N733FB, operated by Augusta Aviation, Inc., at Clarence Center, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's stall during an attempted turn to avoid trees.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17658. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.