Summary
On September 13, 2020, a Cessna 170 (N3068A) was involved in an incident near Kiana, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA094. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3068A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC20CA094