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August 31, 1988 · Cessna 170B · N2905D
Willow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Willow, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2905D
Operator
Fick John
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA120
AFTER THE STUDENT DID A TOUCH AND GO, DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB OUT, THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A ROW OF TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTEDLY STARTLED BY TURBULENCE, PULLED RAPIDLY BACK ON THE CONTROL YOKE, AND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE PILOT/CFI SAID HE COULD NOT REACT FAST ENOUGH TO REMEDY THE SITUATION.
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AFTER THE STUDENT DID A TOUCH AND GO, DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB OUT, THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A ROW OF TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTEDLY STARTLED BY TURBULENCE, PULLED RAPIDLY BACK ON THE CONTROL YOKE, AND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE PILOT/CFI SAID HE COULD NOT REACT FAST ENOUGH TO REMEDY THE SITUATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportWILLOW (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2905D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFick John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO