No fatalities
8 Jan 2021: CESSNA 170B NO SERIES — Palouse, WA
On 8 Jan 2021, a CESSNA 170B NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Palouse, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotIncorrect use/operationInstructor/check pilotContributed to outcome