Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170B near Rosamond, CA — 2015-07-16

Final reportGAA15CA207
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Date
2015-07-16
Location
Rosamond, CA, USA
Airport
L00
Aircraft
CESSNA 170B
Registration
N8028A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, the tail lifted, and the airplane yawed to the left. The airplane then yawed to the right, the tail came down, and "bounced on the runway several times." She reported that the airplane departed the runway to the right, impacted a chain link fence, and came to a stop on a dirt berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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