CESSNA 170B
Dalhart, TX, September 11, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dalhart, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.02250, -102.54723 |
| Airport | Dalhart Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA585 |
| Event ID | 20090914X74644 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Registration # | N2929N |
| Operator | DOOLEY CHARLES R |
| Owner | DOOLEY CHARLES R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to land the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 17. During the landing rollout the airplane became airborne, swerved right, and again contacted the runway. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and subsequently the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest on its left side and the pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. Around the time of the accident, the automated weather observing system at the accident airport reported the winds to be varying from 050 to 090 degrees at 13 gusting to 17 knots. A review of airport information revealed that runway 03 was available for use at the time. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions with the airplane's flight controls.
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.