Pilot Debrief

Cessna 170 near Hewitt Lake, AK — 2019-06-17

Final reportGAA19CA364
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Date
2019-06-17
Location
Hewitt Lake, AK, USA
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Registration
N4427B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, the airplane hit a hole. The airplane then veered right. The pilot attempted to correct to the left, but the airplane hit brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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