CESSNA 170B
Concord, CA — June 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA273 |
| Event ID | 20120621X12934 |
| Location | Concord, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.98944, -122.05722 |
| Airport | Buchanan Field 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a landing during gusting crosswind conditions in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing flare, a wind gust lifted the right wing, and the pilot applied corrective control input. The left wing subsequently struck the runway, causing substantial damage to the aileron and outboard wing skins. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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.