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Pilot Reports Left Wing Lift and Ground Loop During Landing Roll on Runway 6 (N2830C)

Anchorage, AK, US

On June 12, 2005, a Cessna 170B (registration N2830C) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot lost directional control during landing roll on Runway 6 when the left wing lifted, causing a ground loop and collapse of the right main landing gear.

Incident Overview

The private pilot reported that the automatic terminal information service at the landing airport indicated the surface wind was from 040 degrees at 6 knots. During the landing roll on runway 6, the pilot stated the left wing lifted, and he lost directional control. The airplane ground-looped to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed.

Damage Details

The airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear, fuselage, and left wing.

Weather Observation

The official weather observation taken at the time of the accident indicated that the wind was from 030 degrees at 9 knots.

Mechanical Status

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 2005 Cessna 170B accident near Anchorage, AK?

A private pilot lost directional control during landing roll on Runway 6 when the left wing lifted, causing a ground loop and collapse of the right main landing gear.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 2005 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N2830C, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050721X01071. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.