CESSNA 170B
Fairbanks, AK — September 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA104 |
| Event ID | 20110921X90951 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.80889, -147.85388 |
| Airport | Blue Sky Mine |
| 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 | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel airstrip. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left, and the right wing struck the ground. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the accident could have been prevented with increased training time in tailwheel operations.
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.