On July 16, 2015, a CESSNA 170B UNDESIGNAT operated by WANG GRACE H was involved in an aviation accident near Rosamond, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced yaw and bouncing during takeoff roll, departed the runway to the right, struck a chain link fence, and came to rest on a dirt berm. Substantial damage occurred to the right wing and empennage.
Accident Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the takeoff roll, the tail lifted and the airplane yawed to the left. The airplane then yawed to the right, the tail came down, and the airplane bounced on the runway several times. The airplane then departed the runway to the right, struck a chain link fence, and came to rest on a dirt berm.
Damage
The right wing and empennage sustained substantial damage as a result of the accident.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 16 Jul 2015 CESSNA 170B UNDESIGNAT accident near Rosamond, CA?
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced yaw and bouncing during takeoff roll, departed the runway to the right, struck a chain link fence, and came to rest on a dirt berm. Substantial damage occurred to the right wing and empennage.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2015 CESSNA 170B UNDESIGNAT accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jul 2015 involved a CESSNA 170B UNDESIGNAT, operated by WANG GRACE H, at Rosamond, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.
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