Cessna 170
Kiana, AK — September 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA094 |
| Event ID | 20200914X90052 |
| Location | Kiana, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 67.04611, -160.49555 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.
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.