CESSNA 170
Coeur D'Alene, ID — January 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA116 |
| Event ID | 20170118X70442 |
| Location | Coeur D'Alene, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.77472, -116.82528 |
| Airport | COEUR D'ALENE - PAPPY BOYINGTO |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway threshold.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the final approach, the airplane was too low, which he failed to notice and correct. Subsequently, the airplane landed short of the runway threshold in about 3 feet of snow and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut, firewall, and empennage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.