# NTSB Accident ANC01LA055
> **Cessna 170B** · 2001-05-08 · FAIRBANKS, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC01LA055
- **Event ID:** 20010510X00924
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-08
- **Location:** FAIRBANKS, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.813613, -147.859725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N3143A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings.  A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel.

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