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April 22, 1990 · Cessna 170B · N8074A
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8074A
Operator
Wilson Richard H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA096
THE PLT WAS LANDING ON RWY 28. HE ESTIMATED THE WINDS WERE FROM 210 DEG AT 15 KTS. THE LANDING APPEARED NORMAL UNTIL THE LEFT WING STARTED TO RISE. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT 'GET ON THE RUDDER QUICK ENOUGH' AND THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO GROUNDLOOP TO THE LEFT. THE PLT SAID HE 'PROBABLY HIT BRAKES NEAR EDGE OF RWY, CAUSING PLANE TO NOSE OVER.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS LANDING ON RWY 28. HE ESTIMATED THE WINDS WERE FROM 210 DEG AT 15 KTS. THE LANDING APPEARED NORMAL UNTIL THE LEFT WING STARTED TO RISE. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT 'GET ON THE RUDDER QUICK ENOUGH' AND THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO GROUNDLOOP TO THE LEFT. THE PLT SAID HE 'PROBABLY HIT BRAKES NEAR EDGE OF RWY, CAUSING PLANE TO NOSE OVER.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:03 MDT
Nearest AirportContinennial (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length4903 ft
Runway Width62 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8074A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilson Richard H
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 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC