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January 20, 2013 · Cessna 170B · N2323D
Erie, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2323D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA138
During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the nearest facility recorded the wind from 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportErie Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2323D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 5 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time18:36
Weather SourceWFAC