N2232D

Substantial
None

Cessna 170BS/N: 20384

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 6, 2008
NTSB Number
DEN08CA073
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Event ID
20080414X00466
Coordinates
40.451667, -105.001113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2232D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20384
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEARUP STAN H
Address
2683 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AMERICAN FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83211-5401
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the accident report form submitted by the pilot, he was departing runway 33 (8,500 feet by 100 feet, asphalt). The pilot stated that as the tail came up, it went "hard right" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the addition of brake and rudder; however the airplane departed the runway to the left and nosed over. Both wings were crushed aft and wrinkled, the gearbox was wrinkled, and both main landing gear assembly were crushed aft. Winds around the time of the accident were recorded as 230 degrees at 3 knots. An examination of the airplane systems, conducted by an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, revealed no anomalies.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA073