Summary
On January 07, 2006, a Cessna 170B (N2912D) was involved in an accident near Ulysses, KS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop.
The pilot stated he lost directional control while landing on runway 12. Subsequently, the airplane ground-looped and nosed over. The pilot stated that the wind was not a factor in the loss of directional control. The pilot sustained minor injuries and passenger was not injured. Examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer was bent.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN06CA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2912D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated he lost directional control while landing on runway 12. Subsequently, the airplane ground-looped and nosed over. The pilot stated that the wind was not a factor in the loss of directional control. The pilot sustained minor injuries and passenger was not injured. Examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer was bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA032