Accident Cessna 170B N2771C,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 349004
 
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Date:Wednesday 17 May 2023
Time:16:59 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C170 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 170B
Owner/operator:Kenmore Crew Leasing Inc Trustee
Registration: N2771C
MSN: 26315
Year of manufacture:1954
Engine model:Continental C-145
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Tracy Municipal Airport, CA (KTCY) -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Thermal Airport, CA (TRM/KTRM)
Destination airport:Tracy Municipal Airport, CA (KTCY)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that during the landing roll a wind gust caused the left wing to raise. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and came to rest adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage to its wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: WPR23LA300
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB WPR23LA300

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
22-Dec-2023 10:12 ASN Update Bot Added
22-Dec-2023 10:26 harro Updated [Other fatalities, Location, Narrative]

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