CESSNA 170B
Erie, CO — January 20, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 20, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA138 |
| Event ID | 20130122X43209 |
| Location | Erie, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.01000, -105.04778 |
| Airport | Erie Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.
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.