Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170B near Palouse, WA — 2021-01-08

Final reportWPR21LA083
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Date
2021-01-08
Location
Palouse, WA, USA
Airport
WN26
Aircraft
CESSNA 170B
Registration
N4344B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during an instructional flight, the student pilot’s landing flare was not sufficient to preclude a bounce. The student added power, and the airplane turned to the left toward hangars. The flight instructor took over the flight controls and continued the left turn to avoid hangars. The airplane departed the runway surface into a field. The wheels became stuck in the muddy ground and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The wings and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged.

NTSB coding

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