N2886C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26429

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 12, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA052
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20100617X61014
Coordinates
61.641109, -149.288894
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26429
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PARKS WALTER G
Address
PO BOX 671068
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567-1068
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight, he landed his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced runway. During the landing roll, he said he lost directional control, and the airplane ground-looped to the right, damaging the left wing, left aileron, and left elevator. The pilot indicated the wind was 5 to 8 knots and variable in direction. He noted that had he been more aware of its variable direction, he would have slowed his taxi speed and anticipated a possible wind shift. He said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA052