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February 7, 2009 · Cessna 170 B · N2333D

Cottonwood Falls, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Cottonwood Falls, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 170 B
Tail Number
N2333D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA158

The pilot attempted a takeoff from a 2,300-foot-long dry turf runway with a five-knot crosswind from the right side. A witness stated that the airplane never seemed to gain momentum, its tail did not raise during the take off, and its brakes locked at the last minute before hitting the fence at the end of the runway. The airplane then flipped over on its back causing damage to the right wing, vertical fin, and rudder. The pilot suffered minor injuries and the second pilot was not injured. A postaccident weight and balance calculation showed that the 575-pound combined weight of the two front seat occupants placed the airplane outside the allowable forward center of gravity limit. A postaccident performance planning calculation showed that on a grass/turf runway the takeoff distance would be approximately 2,299 feet with zero flaps, no wind, and with weight and balance within limits.

NTSB Probable Cause

The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot attempted a take off from a 2,300 foot long dry turf runway with a five knot crosswind from the right side. A witness stated the airplane never seemed to gain momentum, did not raise the tail during the take off, and "locked the brakes" at the last minute before hitting the fence at the end of the runway. The airplane then flipped over on its back causing substantial damage to the right wing, vertical fin, and rudder. The pilot suffered minor injuries and the second pilot was not injured. A post accident weight and balance calculation showed that the 575 pounds combined weight of the two front seat occupants placed the airplane outside the allowable forward center of gravity limit. A post accident performance planning calculation showed that with operations on grass/turf runway the takeoff distance would be approximately 2,299 feet with zero flaps, no wind, and with weight and balance within limits.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportChase County Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width155 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170 B
Tail NumberN2333D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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