N4344BCESSNA 170B2021-01-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26688

Summary

On January 08, 2021, a Cessna 170B (N4344B) was involved in an accident near Palouse, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4344B.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 8, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA083
Location
Palouse, WA
Event ID
20210111102513
Coordinates
46.884969, -117.076870
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26688
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCKINNON HARVEY T
Address
PO BOX 849
City
THOMPSON FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59873-0849
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA083