N1977C is a 1953 Cessna 170B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C145 series rated at 145 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Rosamond, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1955. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 73 years old
- 1 of 1,342 Cessna 170B
2023
1955
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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a touch-and-go maneuver, the airplane veered left, and he corrected with right rudder pedal input. However, the airplane continued to veer left, and the pilot closed the throttle and applied the brakes. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and the right wing impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot stated that about 15 minutes after the accident the wind report showed a quartering tailwind.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 170B
About the modelA four-seat, high-wing taildragger — essentially the tailwheel ancestor of the 172. The B model added the large flaps that give it its short-field reputation.