N1634D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 20276

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 11, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA122
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20101222X92419
Coordinates
29.818056, -95.672500
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. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20276
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLACKHAWK AVIATION LLC
Address
126 GRANITE RIDGE CIR
City
MEDICINE PARK
State / Zip Code
OK 73557-7701
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was receiving dual instruction. During the landing roll out with a right crosswind the airplane started veering to the right. The flight instructor took control just as a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane, which resulted in the left wingtip striking the runway. The flight instructor stated full opposite control was insufficient to prevent to right wing from rising and the left wingtip from scraping the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left aileron.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA122