Aviation Accident Summary ANC12CA105

Bethel, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N543AR

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

The private pilot reported that he was taking off on a gravel runway in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said that during the takeoff roll, as the tail of the airplane came off the ground, the airplane started drifting to the left, and he overcompensated with right rudder, resulting in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The private pilot reported that he was taking off on a gravel runway in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said that during the takeoff roll, as the tail of the airplane came off the ground, the airplane started drifting to the left, and he overcompensated with right rudder, resulting in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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