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June 3, 1991 · Cessna 170B · N1658D
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N1658D
Operator
Lucius R Clement
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA064
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND GROUND LOOPED IMMEDIATELY UPON TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY DURING VARIABLE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAD REQUESTED A LANDING ON ANOTHER RUNWAY ON WHICH HE WOULD HAVE LANDED WITH A HEADWIND. THE REQUEST WAS DENIED BY THE CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR DUE TO CONFLICTING TRAFFIC.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND GROUND LOOPED IMMEDIATELY UPON TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY DURING VARIABLE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAD REQUESTED A LANDING ON ANOTHER RUNWAY ON WHICH HE WOULD HAVE LANDED WITH A HEADWIND. THE REQUEST WAS DENIED BY THE CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR DUE TO CONFLICTING TRAFFIC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnchorage International (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length10496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN1658D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLucius R Clement
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC