Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170B near Portland, OR — 2014-09-19

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Date
2014-09-19
Location
Portland, OR, USA
Airport
HIO
Aircraft
CESSNA 170B
Registration
N3210A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind, the airplane started to veer left upon touchdown. He corrected with right rudder and brake which caused an overcorrection and he was unable to maintain directional control. During the accident sequence, the airplane ground looped and sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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