Summary
On June 04, 2012, a Cessna 170A (N9753A) was involved in an incident near Houston, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA341. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9753A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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