Cessna 170
Hewitt Lake, AK — June 17, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA364 |
| Event ID | 20190621X62752 |
| Location | Hewitt Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.92985, -151.72910 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 170 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, the airplane hit a hole. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct to the left, but the airplane hit brush.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.