Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170A near Mesquite, NV — 2021-05-23

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Date
2021-05-23
Location
Mesquite, NV, USA
Airport
67L
Aircraft
CESSNA 170A
Registration
N9557A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing rollout, he noted the wind was stronger than anticipated and the airplane was drifting toward the wind. He added rudder input to correct, with no effect, so he added additional rudder correction. He accidentally applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The rudder was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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