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May 3, 2014 · Cessna 170B Undesignat · N3469C
Soldotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Soldotna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B Undesignat (1954)
Tail Number
N3469C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA026
The student pilot was practicing solo takeoff and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard surfaced runway. At the beginning of the flight, the winds were light and variable, but during the last landing, the wind had shifted to a slight tailwind. During the landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane, and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to recognize a wind shift, resulting in a tailwind landing, loss of control, and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was practicing solo takeoff and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, hard surfaced runway. At the beginning of the flight, the winds were light and variable, but during the last landing, the wind had shifted to a slight tailwind. During the landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane, and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportSOLDOTNA (0nm W)
Runway07
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width132 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B Undesignat
Tail NumberN3469C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC