6 Apr 2008: Cessna 170B

6 Apr 2008: Cessna 170B — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Fort Collins, CO, United States

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the accident report form submitted by the pilot, he was departing runway 33 (8,500 feet by 100 feet, asphalt). The pilot stated that as the tail came up, it went "hard right" and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the addition of brake and rudder; however the airplane departed the runway to the left and nosed over. Both wings were crushed aft and wrinkled, the gearbox was wrinkled, and both main landing gear assembly were crushed aft. Winds around the time of the accident were recorded as 230 degrees at 3 knots. An examination of the airplane systems, conducted by an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, revealed no anomalies.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 230/03kt, vis 10sm

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