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July 7, 2023 · Cessna 170B · N1664D
Fremont Island, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fremont Island, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N1664D
Operator
Scud Air Solutions
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA260
According to the flight instructor, during the landing roll the pilot undergoing instruction applied asymmetrical braking and locked the left brake. This led to a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot undergoing instruction’s excessive application of asymmetrical braking during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, during the landing roll the pilot undergoing instruction applied asymmetrical braking and locked the left brake. This led to a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportFreemont Island Lower (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length1828 ft
Runway Width10 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN1664D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScud Air Solutions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC