Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, the tail lifted, and the airplane yawed to the left. The airplane then yawed to the right, the tail came down, and "bounced on the runway several times." She reported that the airplane departed the runway to the right, impacted a chain link fence, and came to a stop on a dirt berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the empennage.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA207 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 16, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Rosamond, California
- Nearest airport
- Rosamond Skypark (L00)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Cessna 170B
- N-number
- N8028A
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1952
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.