N1996C 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 Greeley, CO. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 1955. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 1973. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 73 years old
- 1 of 1,342 Cessna 170B
1973
1955
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The pilot was conducting a full stall (3-point) landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that after touchdown a wind gust from the right caused the airplane to roll left and ground loop. The fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged during the ground loop when the left landing gear collapsed. Based on the reported wind direction and speed at the airport, there was likely a right crosswind component of about 6 to 9 knots at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
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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.