N9753A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170AS/N: 19214

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 4, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA341
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20120605X94513
Coordinates
29.935556, -95.639442
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 of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
19214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
170AC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FOWLER FLYERS INC
Address
611 W PITKIN AVE
City
FOWLER
State / Zip Code
CO 81039-1067
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that on landing the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. He stated that he lost control and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage at the left landing gear attachment. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. The airport routine weather report showed the wind as 230 degrees at 3 knots about the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA341