Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 170A near Springfield, CO — 2015-10-01

Final reportGAA15CA286
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Date
2015-10-01
Location
Springfield, CO, USA
Airport
8V7
Aircraft
CESSNA 170A
Registration
N9775A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with terrain, and a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing flare in a left crosswind condition, he was "having trouble keeping the airplane straight." He reported that he intended on touching down with the left main landing gear first, but the airplane "rocked on the right" main landing gear. As a result, the right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the fuselage, and the empennage.

NTSB coding

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