# NTSB MKC71DDQ26: Cessna 170, N2419D, Wsngtn Spgs, SD, March 29, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: March 29, 1971
- Place: Wsngtn Spgs, SD · WSNGTN SPGS, SD
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 31, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 160784
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC71DDQ26
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDQ26

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1844  71/3/29    WSNGTN SPGS,S DAK   CESSNA 170          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 28, 494
        TIME - 1055                    N2419D              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          HARTFORD,S DAK              MILLER,S DAK
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
        REMARKS- TKOF FROM ROAD,ACFT DRIFTED R,PLT CORRECTED TO L HIT POLE L OF ROAD.2.2HRS TOTAL THIS MODEL ACFT.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2419D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2419D), registered now, S/N 20571, built 1952 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 170
- Registry model: [Cessna 170B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b) (registry code 2072306) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C145 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c145-series) (registry code 17012, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N2419D (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA019), Oct 25, 1996: Cessna 170B (N2419D), Utica, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB UNK64X0362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0362), Jan 26, 1964: Cessna 170B (N2419D), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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