On February 19, 1994, a Cessna 170B (registration N4685C) was involved in an aviation accident near Waupaca, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft striking a snowdrift. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot practicing crosswind landings lost control during the landing roll on runway 12 due to gusty southwest winds, causing the aircraft to veer onto the grass and strike a snowdrift.
What happened
The pilot was conducting practice maneuvers for crosswind landings on runway 12. Weather conditions at the time included wind from the southwest at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 20 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft lost directional control. After the pilot managed to regain control, the airplane had veered off the paved surface and was traveling parallel to the runway on the grass. The aircraft then struck a snowdrift, which caused it to nosed-over.
Findings
Contributing factors included the crosswind conditions and the presence of a snowdrift near the runway edge.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft striking a snowdrift.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Feb 1994 Cessna 170B accident near Waupaca, WI?
A pilot practicing crosswind landings lost control during the landing roll on runway 12 due to gusty southwest winds, causing the aircraft to veer onto the grass and strike a snowdrift.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 1994 Cessna 170B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Feb 1994 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N4685C, at Waupaca, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft striking a snowdrift.
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