Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170 near Wasilla, AK — 2023-04-03

Final reportANC23LA029
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Date
2023-04-03
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Airport
PAWS
Aircraft
CESSNA 170
Registration
N4464B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintained directional control and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that he was providing flight instruction to the pilot who had recently purchased the tailwheel-equipped airplane, and during takeoff, a crosswind pushed the airplane to the left. He attempted to correct for the left drift to no avail. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the left, exited the runway, impacted a snowbank, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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