N2813CCessna 170B 1996-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 170B S/N: 26356

Summary

On July 18, 1996, a Cessna 170B (N2813C) was involved in an incident near Tyonek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

On July 18, 1996, about 1200 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 170B airplane, N2813C, sustained substantial damage while landing at an off airport site located approximately 8 miles northwest of Tyonek, Alaska. The airline transport certificated pilot, and the sole passenger aboard, were not injured. The local, 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Lake Hood Strip, Anchorage, Alaska, about 1130, and operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan.

During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge on July 23, 1996, the pilot stated he was attempting to land the airplane on a narrow, gravel surfaced road that was formerly used to provide access to oil well drilling sites.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC96LA104. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2813C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 18, 1996
NTSB Number
ANC96LA104
Location
TYONEK, AK
Event ID
20001208X06139
Coordinates
61.079330, -151.160476
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26356
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FRAY JONATHAN C
Address
14055 W EREMOS WAY
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-1095
Country
United States

Analysis

On July 18, 1996, about 1200 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 170B airplane, N2813C, sustained substantial damage while landing at an off airport site located approximately 8 miles northwest of Tyonek, Alaska. The airline transport certificated pilot, and the sole passenger aboard, were not injured. The local, 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Lake Hood Strip, Anchorage, Alaska, about 1130, and operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan.

During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge on July 23, 1996, the pilot stated he was attempting to land the airplane on a narrow, gravel surfaced road that was formerly used to provide access to oil well drilling sites. The pilot said he lost directional control during the landing roll, the airplane swerved to the left, went off the roadway, and subsequently damaged the right wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC96LA104