N3970VCESSNA 170 1992-04-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170 S/N: 18289

Summary

On April 21, 1992, a Cessna 170 (N3970V) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. All 2 people 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE MODIFIED AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3970V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 21, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA063
Location
KENAI, AK
Event ID
20001211X14362
Coordinates
60.659183, -150.899246
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE MODIFIED AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
170 C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAPALM MARK W
Address
7000 E WOLF LAKE DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9319
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA063