N2810C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26353

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA096
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20110905X03603
Coordinates
64.451942, -147.558059
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 control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2810C
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26353
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COPPER RIVER AIRMOTIVE LLC
Address
HC 60 BOX 252A
Status
Deregistered
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he was taking off in his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a turf runway in a gusty, left crosswind. As the airplane accelerated, a gust of wind resulted in it momentarily becoming airborne. The airplane settled back to the runway in a left wing down attitude, and the left main landing gear contacted brush on the left side of the runway. The airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer on the runway. The right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA096