CESSNA 170B
Houston, TX, December 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | December 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.81806, -95.67250 |
| Airport | West Houston |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA122 |
| Event ID | 20101222X92419 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Registration # | N1634D |
| 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's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The pilot was receiving dual instruction. During the landing roll out with a right crosswind the airplane started veering to the right. The flight instructor took control just as a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane, which resulted in the left wingtip striking the runway. The flight instructor stated full opposite control was insufficient to prevent to right wing from rising and the left wingtip from scraping the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left aileron.
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.