CESSNA 170B
Palmer, AK, June 12, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 12, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.64111, -149.28889 |
| Airport | Wolf Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA052 |
| Event ID | 20100617X61014 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Registration # | N2886C |
| Operator | Harold Parker |
| Owner | Harold Parker |
| 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 while landing in variable wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight, he landed his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced runway. During the landing roll, he said he lost directional control, and the airplane ground-looped to the right, damaging the left wing, left aileron, and left elevator. The pilot indicated the wind was 5 to 8 knots and variable in direction. He noted that had he been more aware of its variable direction, he would have slowed his taxi speed and anticipated a possible wind shift. He said there were no preaccident mechanical problems 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.