CESSNA 170
Chesapeake, VA — March 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA150 |
| Event ID | 20240322193979 |
| Location | Chesapeake, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.78077, -76.45128 |
| Airport | HAMPTON ROADS EXEC |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent landing gear collapse.
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.