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October 3, 2010 · Cessna 170B · N2792C
Minto Flats, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Minto Flats, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2792C
Operator
Berg Timothy J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA002
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from a remote site the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered soft terrain and nosed down. He stated that the accident takeoff was his third attempt to depart the site, and that during the attempt he realized the runway was not long enough and reduced the engine power to idle. The airplane's main landing gear tires sank into the soft terrain and the airplane nosed down, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing assembly. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from a remote site, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered soft terrain and nosed down. He stated that the accident takeoff was his third attempt to depart the site, and that during the attempt he "ran out of room and retarded the throttle." The airplane's main landing gear tires sank into the soft terrain, and the airplane nosed down,sustaining substantial damage to the right wing assembly. The pilot noted that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane during the accident scenario. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when the accident occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2792C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBerg Timothy J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO