CESSNA 170
Friday Harbor, WA — July 11, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA426 |
| Event ID | 20170718X24849 |
| Location | Friday Harbor, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.52195, -123.02444 |
| Airport | FRIDAY HARBOR |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that following a personal flight he made a three-point landing on runway 16.
He recalled that during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and following touch down the airplane exited the left side of the runway and ground looped to the left. The airplane slid down an embankment and the right wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing spar and aileron.
The METAR at the airport, reported that the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, with 10 statute miles visibility and clear skies.
The pilot reported that there were 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.