On March 29, 1995, a Cessna 170A (registration N1364D) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR TORQUE/P FACTOR WHEN ADDING ENGINE POWER FOR THE GO-AROUND MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED FLARE, DELAYED GO-AROUND, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During touch-and-go practice, a student pilot's ballooned flare led to a go-around, but the airplane veered left. Banking right caused the right main landing gear to strike a snow berm along the left runway edge.
Event Details
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on a gravel airstrip. The runway had snow berms along both sides. On the ninth approach, the pilot flared too high, causing the airplane to balloon upward. After adding power to arrest the descent, the pilot decided to execute a go-around. As full power was applied, the airplane veered to the left. In response, the pilot banked to the right, causing the right main landing gear to strike the snow berm along the left side of the runway.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated a total of 56 flight hours, of which 4.3 hours were solo flight time. No further information on the pilot's qualifications or the aircraft was provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Mar 1995 Cessna 170A accident near Anchorage, AK?
During touch-and-go practice, a student pilot's ballooned flare led to a go-around, but the airplane veered left. Banking right caused the right main landing gear to strike a snow berm along the left runway edge.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Mar 1995 involved a Cessna 170A, registration N1364D, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR TORQUE/P FACTOR WHEN ADDING ENGINE POWER FOR THE GO-AROUND MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED FLARE, DELAYED GO-AROUND, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
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