Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170B near Fairbanks, AK — 2011-09-20

Final reportANC11CA096
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Date
2011-09-20
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
2AK2
Aircraft
CESSNA 170B
Registration
N2810C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was taking off in his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a turf runway with a gusty, left crosswind. As the airplane accelerated, a gust of wind resulted in the airplane momentarily becoming airborne. The airplane settled back to the runway in a left-wing-low attitude and the left main landing gear contacted brush on the left side of the runway. The airplane ground-looped to the left, striking the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer on the runway. The right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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