N4427B

Substantial
None

Cessna 170S/N: 26771

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 17, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA364
Location
Hewitt Lake, AK
Event ID
20190621X62752
Coordinates
61.929851, -151.729095
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 takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26771
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RODERICK PAUL EDWARD
Address
PO BOX 73
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99676-0073
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, the airplane hit a hole. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct to the left, but the airplane hit brush.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA364