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.
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.