N8245A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 25097

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 4, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA132
Location
San Jose, CA
Event ID
20120313X32233
Coordinates
37.332778, -121.819725
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 did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25097
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
ADRIATIC HOLDINGS LLC
Address
1712 PIONEER AVE STE 6088
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
WY 82001-4406
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing roll after an uneventful touchdown in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the airplane veered right. The pilot reported that he applied rudder inputs in an effort to correct the situation, however, overcorrected and the airplane veered left and exited the runway. During the accident sequence, the airplane’s right wing contacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the outboard section of the wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA132