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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 170B · Sulatna Cross, AK · March 16, 1990

Date: March 16, 1990 · 20:00 local
Place: Sulatna Cross, AK
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N4659C
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC90LA043
Reported as: Cessna 170B
Reported engine: Lycoming O360A1A
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,800 total600 in this make and model

N4659CRegistered now · Cessna 170BS/N 25603 · Built 1953 Airframe modelCessna 170B Engine modelContinental C145 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Tried to depart from strip with loose snow,in poor light. A ski hit soft snow, slowed and took off. Hit a tree.

As the FAA filed it

TRIED TO DEPART FROM STRIP WITH LOOSE SNOW,IN POOR LIGHT. A SKI HIT SOFT SNOW, SLOWED AND TOOK OFF. HIT A TREE.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ANC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSulatna Cross, AKThe pilot failed to adequately assess the existing snow conditions and surrounding terrain (preflight planning) prior to takeoff. Contributing factors were: the lighting conditions, the pilot's over confidence in the airplane's performance capabilities and…Mar 17, 1990 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N4659C · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 20010603039809AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Sandy River, AK(-23) On June 03, 2001, Mr. Glass was landing at the Sandy River strip approximately 25 miles northeast of port moller, Alaska. After determining a strong crosswind condition and during the landing flare, the pilot decided he was too long and attempted to…Jun 3, 2001 · Substantial damage Accident 19910629024959ATakeoff Ground Roll · Lake Louise, AKHit hump in runway on takeoff. Became airborne. Lost directional control. Ran off runway and overturned.Jun 29, 1991 · Reported as Cessna STC170 · Substantial damage