N4200V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170S/N: 18556

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA177
Location
Kingman, AZ
Event ID
20100325X03756
Coordinates
35.265834, -113.941108
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 during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4200V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18556
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRINK GREGORY P
Address
62973 TENDERFOOT VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
JOSEPH
State / Zip Code
OR 97846-8235
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing a tail wheel equipped airplane when he lost control and veered off the runway. He stated the three-point landing was “textbook” and on the runway centerline; however, during the roll-out the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane by applying rudder inputs but was not successful. The airplane exited the runway and the right main landing gear separated and the right wing impacted the ground. The pilot reported that after the accident the passenger told him that he applied rudder during the landing to help the pilot. The pilot stated that in the future he would be more assertive whenever there was someone with access to controls as to who is the actual manipulator of the controls.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA177