Cessna 170A
Ellsworth, ME — January 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA037 |
| Event ID | 20080312X00299 |
| Location | Ellsworth, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.63528, -68.63250 |
| Airport | Philbrick Mountain |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 170A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to land at the private airstrip without permission and initiated an approach to the snow covered 1,200 foot long runway with a slight crosswind from the left. After touchdown near the right edge of the runway, the airplane bounced several times, then began yawing to the left. The airplane then began a right arcing turn, and collided with a snow bank and a building.
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.