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August 14, 1983 · Cessna 170A · N9707A
Crystal, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Crystal, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9707A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LER04
AS THE PLT APPLIED BRAKES THE ACFT VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER & LEFT BRAKE TO NO AVAIL, & THE ACFT GROUND-LOOPED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE LEFT BRAKE OUTER LINING WAS MISSING. THERE WERE TWO RIVETS MISSING & ONE RIVET HAD BROKEN. THE BACK PLATE WAS VERY RUSTY.
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AS THE PLT APPLIED BRAKES THE ACFT VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER & LEFT BRAKE TO NO AVAIL, & THE ACFT GROUND-LOOPED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE LEFT BRAKE OUTER LINING WAS MISSING. THERE WERE TWO RIVETS MISSING & ONE RIVET HAD BROKEN. THE BACK PLATE WAS VERY RUSTY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCrystal Airport (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9707A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC