N8249A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 25101

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 3, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA356
Location
San Carlos, CA
Event ID
20130804X20405
Coordinates
37.511665, -122.249443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8249A
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
25101
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
433 S F ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LOMPOC
State / Zip Code
CA 93436-7822
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during a wheel landing with an 8-knot crosswind from the right, the main landing gear touched down normally and the airplane began the landing roll down the runway centerline. The airplane then drifted to the right and in response, the pilot applied left rudder control and braking action. Despite full control inputs, the pilot could not maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped; the left landing gear collapsed and the wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre impact 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# WPR13CA356