Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170 near Wikieup, AZ — 2014-01-26

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Date
2014-01-26
Location
Wikieup, AZ, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 170
Registration
N2594V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt runway, the main wheel landing gear struck a dirt berm. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and a postaccident fire ensued, which consumed the fuselage and inboard portion of both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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