CESSNA 170A
Houston, TX, June 4, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.93556, -95.63944 |
| Airport | Weiser Air Park |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA341 |
| Event ID | 20120605X94513 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Registration # | N9753A |
| Operator | Pilot |
| Owner | Pilot |
| 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 of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on landing the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. He stated that he lost control and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage at the left landing gear attachment. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. The airport routine weather report showed the wind as 230 degrees at 3 knots about the time of the accident.
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.