Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170B near Healy, AK — 2024-08-15

Final reportANC24LA078
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Date
2024-08-15
Location
Healy, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 170B
Registration
N2524D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, she encountered a gust of wind just as the tail lifted off the ground. The airplane veered left and impacted trees and came to rest amongst the vegetation. Both wings, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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