N3826V

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 170S/N: 18684

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 21, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA168
Location
Livermore, CA
Event ID
20130327X71500
Coordinates
37.693332, -121.820274
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3826V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18684
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAVIS DON L
Address
596 DEL SOL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PLEASANTON
State / Zip Code
CA 94566-7112
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that following a normal landing, the tail wheel equipped airplane began to drift to the right and he applied control inputs to counteract the drift. The airplane then started to veer to the left and he applied right rudder to stop the movement, however his foot became entangled in the rudder pedal and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the forward area of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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# WPR13CA168