No fatalities

5 Jun 2019: Cessna 170 B — Dillingham, AK

Dillingham, AK, United States

On 5 Jun 2019, a Cessna 170 B was involved in an aviation accident near Dillingham, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent loss of directional control, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel-equipped airplane stalled and struck trees during a go-around after overshooting the landing point on a remote unimproved airstrip, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Overview

A pilot flying a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported an accident during a landing attempt at a remote unimproved airstrip. The pilot overshot the intended touchdown point by approximately 150 feet during the landing. As the airplane continued its landing roll, it veered to the right side of the runway, prompting the pilot to initiate a go-around.

Go-Around and Stall

During the initial climb of the go-around, the pilot observed that the airplane would not clear trees ahead. In response, the pilot pulled up abruptly, which caused the airplane to enter an aerodynamic stall. The left wing then descended and struck trees, and the airplane spun 180 degrees before impacting the ground.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation