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October 23, 1985 · Cessna 170B · N170CE
Coloradosprings, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coloradosprings, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N170CE
Operator
Dann Johnson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA013
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON RUNWAY 17. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 130 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. AFTER LIFTOFF THE LEFT WING ROSE ABRUPTLY AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF HIS LOW ALTITUDE HE COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
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THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON RUNWAY 17. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 130 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. AFTER LIFTOFF THE LEFT WING ROSE ABRUPTLY AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF HIS LOW ALTITUDE HE COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:14 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length11021 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN170CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDann Johnson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:18
Weather SourceWFAC