Casualties unknown

2001-03-31: Cessna 170B (N4315B) — Lincoln, CA

Lincoln, CA, US

On March 31, 2001, a Cessna 170B (registration N4315B) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a stop-and-go landing roll, the tail rose, causing the propeller to strike the ground and the airplane to nose over. The flight instructor, in the left seat, noted that throttle was idle and yoke fully aft.

Incident Description

The accident occurred during a stop-and-go maneuver being performed by a dual student under the supervision of a flight instructor. The approach and touchdown were reported as normal. As the airplane slowed during the landing roll, the tail suddenly began to rise. This caused the propeller to strike the ground, and the airplane subsequently nosed over.

Pilot Statements

The flight instructor stated that he was seated in the left seat, while the dual student occupied the right seat. After the touchdown, the instructor verified that the throttle was at the idle position and that the yoke was held fully aft. No further details regarding the sequence of events were provided.

Aircraft Damage

The propeller struck the ground during the incident, and the airplane nosed over. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not specified in the source.

Other Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, or the number of occupants. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the source. No weather conditions, time of day, or ATC involvement were mentioned.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010411X00730. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.