Cessna 170B
Fort Collins, CO — April 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA073 |
| Event ID | 20080414X00466 |
| Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.45167, -105.00111 |
| Airport | FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 170B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to the accident report form submitted by the pilot, he was departing runway 33 (8,500 feet by 100 feet, asphalt). The pilot stated that as the tail came up, it went "hard right" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the addition of brake and rudder; however the airplane departed the runway to the left and nosed over. Both wings were crushed aft and wrinkled, the gearbox was wrinkled, and both main landing gear assembly were crushed aft. Winds around the time of the accident were recorded as 230 degrees at 3 knots. An examination of the airplane systems, conducted by an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, revealed no anomalies.
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.