Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW86LA104

WITCHITA FALLS, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N37RA

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

DURING THE GROUND RUN PORTION OF THE TAKEOFF, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF HIS TAILDRAGGER AIRCRAFT. AS THE AIRCRAFT WAS SPINNING AROUND THE RIGHT GEAR STRUCK A SMALL DITCH AND BROKE THE LANDING GEAR OFF, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO COME TO REST ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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