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June 15, 1995 · Cessna 170B · N4512C
Gulkana, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Gulkana, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N4512C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA076
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 14. THE WIND WAS FROM 130 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. UPON LANDING THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER RIGHT. AS THE AIRPLANE TURNED IT DRAGGED ITS LEFT WING ON THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED SHE HAS NO IDEA WHY THE AIRPLANE 'GROUND LOOPED.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
On June 15, 1995, at 1215 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 170B airplane, N4512C, registered to and operated by the pilot, dragged a wing upon landing at the Gulkana Airport, Gulkana, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Merrill Field, Anchorage, Alaska, on a visual flight rules flight plan and the destination was the accident site. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The private certificated pilot and the two passengers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the pilot, upon touchdown the airplane began to veer right and she lost directional control. The airplane turned to the right and "ground looped" dragging the left wing on the runway's surface. The pilot was landing the airplane on Gulkana's runway 14. The wind was from 130 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot stated she has no idea why the airplane "ground looped."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportGULKANA (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN4512C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO