Summary
On April 12, 2006, a Cessna 170A (N1327D) was involved in an incident near Buena Vista, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
The pilot was attempting to takeoff to the north when the airplane caught a gust of wind. The airplane went up onto its nose causing damage to the propeller, spinner, and lower cowling. An examination of the airplane revealed no flight control or systems anomalies. The winds in the vicinity at the time of the incident were 250 degrees at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN06CA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1327D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The pilot was attempting to takeoff to the north when the airplane caught a gust of wind. The airplane went up onto its nose causing damage to the propeller, spinner, and lower cowling. An examination of the airplane revealed no flight control or systems anomalies. The winds in the vicinity at the time of the incident were 250 degrees at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA066