Casualties unknown

1983-07-17: Cessna 170B (N3033A) — Ellensburg, WA

Ellensburg, WA, US

On July 17, 1983, a Cessna 170B (registration N3033A) was involved in an aviation accident near Ellensburg, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an aborted takeoff, an aircraft nosed over after encountering a gusty tailwind. The pilot reported skipping and skidding with the nose left before initiating the abort.

Incident Details

The aircraft nosed over during an aborted takeoff. The pilot reported that the aircraft encountered a gusty tailwind just before departure. This caused the aircraft to skip and skid, with the nose turning to the left. In response, the pilot initiated abort procedures. However, the tail of the aircraft continued to rise, leading to the aircraft nosing over. The pilot's account is the basis for this description of the event.

The incident sequence began with the takeoff roll. As the aircraft accelerated, a gusty tailwind was felt. The aircraft then started to skip and skid. The nose shifted to the left. The pilot aborted the takeoff. During the abort, the tail lifted until the aircraft nosed over. No other details were provided about the aircraft or the environment.

Weather Conditions

Weather data from the accident site showed no significant weather recorded. However, remarks in the weather report indicated the presence of cumulonimbus clouds to the west of the airport. These clouds were noted in the weather remarks but were not directly associated with the accident location.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43949. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.