6 Feb 2013: CESSNA 170B — INMAN STEVE

6 Feb 2013: CESSNA 170B — INMAN STEVE

No fatalities • Sunburst, MT, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the strong, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot aligned the airplane into the wind and proceeded with the takeoff roll. As the airplane got airborne a gust of wind lifted the right wing and the left wing tip contacted the ground despite the pilot's application of full right aileron. The airplane was pulled to the left by the ground contact and came to rest on its nose facing the opposite direction of intended travel. During the accident sequence the airplane sustained substantial damage to the outboard sections of both wings and the left lift strut. The pilot estimated that the wind was 38 knots gusting to 42 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • Performance/control parameters
  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 260/25kt, vis 10sm

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