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April 12, 2006 · Cessna 170A · N1327D
Buena Vista, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
April 12, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buena Vista, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N1327D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN06CA066
The pilot was attempting to takeoff to the north when the airplane caught a gust of wind. The airplane went up onto its nose causing damage to the propeller, spinner, and lower cowling. An examination of the airplane revealed no flight control or systems anomalies. The winds in the vicinity at the time of the incident were 250 degrees at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to takeoff to the north when the airplane caught a gust of wind. The airplane went up onto its nose causing damage to the propeller, spinner, and lower cowling. An examination of the airplane revealed no flight control or systems anomalies. The winds in the vicinity at the time of the incident were 250 degrees at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time15:37 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN1327D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 14 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC