No fatalities

21 Jun 2018: CESSNA 170 B — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, United States

On 21 Jun 2018, a CESSNA 170 B was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a water landing, a float-equipped airplane touched down smoothly but veered left after flap reduction, striking the concrete shore bank with the left float and right wing, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Details

The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that during landing, the touchdown on the water was smooth. While the airplane was on step, she reduced the flaps. Immediately, the airplane suddenly veered left. The pilot applied right rudder and reduced engine power in response. Despite these actions, the left float hit the concrete shore bank. The impact caused the airplane to spin to the left, and the right wing struck the shore.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. Structural damage was reported, though specific components beyond the fuselage and wings were not detailed.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The incident was attributed solely to the sequence of events during the landing flare and subsequent control inputs.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome