CESSNA 170
Dowagiac, MI, July 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dowagiac, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.99370, -86.12282 |
| Airport | DOWAGIAC MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA251 |
| Event ID | 20240708194629 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| Registration # | N9793A |
| Operator | None |
| 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 and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
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.