Summary
On October 30, 1993, a Cessna 170B (N2451D) was involved in an incident near Prescott, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO HIS IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROLS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONAL LANDING GEAR AIRCRAFT.
On October 30, 1993, at 0703 mountain standard time, a Cessna 170B, N2451D, swerved off the runway and collided with a ditch during landing at Prescott, Arizona. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was engaged in local traffic pattern practice operation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at the Prescott airport on the day of the mishap at about 0700 hours.
According to the pilot's written statement, he planned a full stop landing on runway 21L. The aircraft bounced on landing and veered left off the runway into the dirt area next to the pavement.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX94LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2451D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO HIS IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROLS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONAL LANDING GEAR AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 30, 1993, at 0703 mountain standard time, a Cessna 170B, N2451D, swerved off the runway and collided with a ditch during landing at Prescott, Arizona. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was engaged in local traffic pattern practice operation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at the Prescott airport on the day of the mishap at about 0700 hours.
According to the pilot's written statement, he planned a full stop landing on runway 21L. The aircraft bounced on landing and veered left off the runway into the dirt area next to the pavement. The pilot reported that he attempted to initiate a go around by applying full power; however, the aircraft did not attain sufficient flying speed prior to the aircraft encountering a ditch.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX94LA031