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November 18, 2006 · Cessna 170B · N2619D

Billings, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2619D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA020

The winds were from 220 degrees at 12 knots for the instructional flight. The first takeoff and landing on runway 28R in the tailwheel-equipped airplane were uneventful. According to the private pilot receiving instruction, he added power to begin the second takeoff roll, and the airplane "began to weathervane to the left into the wind." He stated that he "did not apply enough right rudder or right brake to avoid/overcome the left turning tendency the crosswind and P-Factor caused." He reduced power to idle, and with the airplane moving at a speed of 10 to 15 knots heading about 30 degrees left of runway heading, the pilot receiving instruction "took out the full left aileron deflection [he] was holding since [they] were now pointing into the wind and actually went partial right aileron." At this point, the flight instructor took control of the airplane. However, the instructor was unable to regain directional control, and the airplane swerved to the left, the left wing lifted, and the right wing struck the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On November 18, 2006, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cessna 170B, N2619D, sustained substantial damage when its right wing tip contacted the ground following a loss of control during takeoff roll on runway 28R at Billings Logan International Airport, Billings, Montana. The three people aboard, a private pilot receiving instruction, the flight instructor, and one passenger, were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the private pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated about 0815 from Billings Logan International Airport. The pilot receiving instruction reported that they were planning to fly from Billings to Columbus, Montana, but at the flight instructor's suggestion they decided to perform a few stop and go landings at Billings before proceeding to Columbus. The winds were from 220 degrees at 12 knots. The first takeoff and landing on runway 28R in the tailwheel-equipped airplane were uneventful. According to the pilot receiving instruction, he added power to begin the second takeoff roll, and the airplane "began to weathervane to the left into the wind." He stated that "he did not apply enough right rudder or right brake to avoid/overcome the left turning tendency the crosswind and P-Factor caused." He reduced power to idle, and with the airplane moving at a speed of 10 to 15 knots heading about 30 degrees left of runway heading, the pilot receiving instruction "took out the full left aileron deflection [he] was holding since [they] were now pointing into the wind and actually went partial right aileron." At this point, the flight instructor took control of the airplane. However, the instructor was unable to regain directional control, and the airplane swerved to the left, the left wing lifted, and the right wing struck the runway. The flight instructor did not respond to a written request from the NTSB investigator-in-charge for a written statement. According to an FAA inspector, who examined the airplane, the right wing and horizontal stabilizer sustained structural damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (0nm)
Runway28R
Runway Length10518 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2619D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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