Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On April 18, 2006, at 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2886C, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a main landing gear tire failure while performing touch-and-go landings at Sanderson Field, Shelton, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated from Tacoma, Washington, about one hour and 15 minutes prior to the accident.
During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on runway 05, the right main landing gear tire and tube came off. The pilot stated that he aborted the take-off, however, due to the loss of the tire, the aircraft was difficult to control. The aircraft stopped abruptly when the right wheel assembly dug into the dirt at the side of the runway. The propeller and right side wing contacted the surface.
After the accident and during an inspection of the wheel, it was reported that the right main wheel, outboard bead separated from the wheel assembly.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA06CA078