CESSNA 170

Burnet, TX, July 26, 2013

Event Information

DateJuly 26, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationBurnet, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates30.73667, -98.23639
AirportBurnet Municipal Airport
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN13CA445
Event ID20130729X63544

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model170
Registration #N5401C
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAWN
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during landing and the nose of the airplane began to drift to the left. The airplane exited the runway, hit a soft spot in the grass and impacted terrain. The right main landing gear separated and the impact resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage, the right wing, and the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He also reported that the accident would have been avoided if he had gone around.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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