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September 17, 2011 · Cessna 170B · N4597C
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N4597C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA104
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel airstrip. During the landing roll, the airplane ground-looped to the left and the right wing struck the ground, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane and that the accident could have been prevented with increased training time in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel airstrip. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left, and the right wing struck the ground. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the accident could have been prevented with increased training time in tailwheel operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportBlue Sky Mine (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN4597C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO