Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170 near Rochelle, IL — 2017-08-21

Final reportGAA17CA499
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Date
2017-08-21
Location
Rochelle, IL, USA
Airport
RPJ
Aircraft
CESSNA 170
Registration
N2486D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during touchdown, the wind shifted to a tailwind. He added that he attempted to go around but was unable. Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 220° at 14 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The airplane landed on runway 7.

NTSB coding

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