N2746DCESSNA C-170B 1992-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA C-170B S/N: 25288

Summary

On May 04, 1992, a Cessna C-170B (N2746D) was involved in an incident near Talkeetna, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED GROUND LOOP/SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2746D.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 4, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA066
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001211X14538
Coordinates
62.450378, -149.789642
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT, RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED GROUND LOOP/SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
C-170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHEELER EVAN L
Address
760 HICKMAN AVE
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
AK 99705-5107
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA066