CESSNA 170A
Butler, MO — October 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA076 |
| Event ID | 20081126X40809 |
| Location | Butler, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.28972, -94.34028 |
| Airport | Butler Memorial Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
While performing a landing in gusty crosswinds, the student pilot lost directional control of the tail-wheeled airplane and veered off the 4,000-foot by 75-foot runway. After the airplane left the runway surface, the airplane hit a bump and "ground-looped." The pilot added that this accident could have been avoided by executing a crosswind landing with greater proficiency. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
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.