CESSNA 170B
San Jose, CA — March 4, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 4, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA132 |
| Event ID | 20120313X32233 |
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.33278, -121.81973 |
| Airport | Reid-Hillview Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| 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 did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll after an uneventful touchdown in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the airplane veered right. The pilot reported that he applied rudder inputs in an effort to correct the situation, however, overcorrected and the airplane veered left and exited the runway. During the accident sequence, the airplane’s right wing contacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the outboard section of the wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.