CircumFlightN2303D Cessna 170 accident
NTSB GAA18CA527 · 2018-09-01 · Tulsa, OK · near RVS
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, a crosswind lifted the left wing, and the airplane drifted right. The right main landing gear encountered the grass on the right side of the runway, and the airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut, right aileron, and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 8 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 150° at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The airplane landed on runway 19.
Full narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the crosswind lifted the left wing, the airplane drifted to the right, and, as the right main landing gear encountered the grass on the right side of the runway, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut, right aileron, and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 8 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 150° at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The airplane landed on runway 19.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 150
- Wind speed (kt)
- 10
- Temperature (F)
- 93
- Nearest airport
- RICHARD LLOYD JONES JR
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 637
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2303D | Cessna | 170 | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Other weather encounter | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing Nose over/nose down | Cruise |