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May 4, 1992 · Cessna C-170B · N2746D
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna C-170B
Tail Number
N2746D
Operator
Karalunas David Nmi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA066
THE PILOT MADE A WHEEL LANDING IN VARIABLE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE ACFT GND LOOPED/SWERVED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. WHEN THE ACFT REACHED THE SHOULDER OF THE RWY, THE LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED GROUND LOOP/SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A WHEEL LANDING IN VARIABLE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE ACFT GND LOOPED/SWERVED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. WHEN THE ACFT REACHED THE SHOULDER OF THE RWY, THE LEFT MAIN LDG GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:02 AKDT
Nearest AirportTalkeetna (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-170B
Tail NumberN2746D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKaralunas David Nmi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT