Casualties unknown

1997-01-26: Cessna 170B (N4590C) — General Aviation, Inc. — Toledo, WA

Toledo, WA, US

On January 26, 1997, a Cessna 170B (registration N4590C) operated by General Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Toledo, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a crosswind blowing at the time of the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a right crosswind landing, the right wing lifted during flare/touchdown. The pilot applied excessive brakes to maintain directional control, causing the tailwheel-equipped aircraft to nose over. The pilot admitted he did not use full aileron due to fear of overcontrolling.

Accident Summary

A tailwheel-equipped aircraft experienced a nose-over during landing in a right crosswind. The incident occurred when the right wing rose during the landing flare and touchdown. The pilot attempted to regain directional control by applying the brakes, but the braking action became excessive, causing the aircraft to nose over on the runway.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported that he did not use full aileron deflection to lower the wing because he was concerned about overcontrolling the aircraft. Instead, he relied on braking to maintain directional control, which ultimately led to the nose-over.

Aircraft and Conditions

The aircraft was equipped with a tailwheel configuration. The landing was conducted with a right crosswind component. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or occupants were provided. The extent of damage, if any, was not specified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07366. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.