N2946D is a 1955 Cessna 170B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER rated at 145 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jul 1956. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Buckley, WA · deregistered in 1956.
2020
1956
The pilot of a recently purchased tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, upon landing, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct with rudder and tapping on the brakes, but the aircraft ground looped.
The pilot further reported that he believed that "the landing gear was out of alignment."
Photos of the fuselage damage, provided by the FAA inspector, are consistent with a hard landing and ground loop.
The FAA inspector further identified the last annual inspection was conducted on October 1, 2014.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wind screen.
An automated weather observation station located 31 miles to the north, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 220° at 3 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 29.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
No stories yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to add one.
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.