CESSNA 170 near Campbellsville, KY — 2010-06-13
- Date
- 2010-06-13
- Location
- Campbellsville, KY, USA
- Airport
- AAS
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 170
- Registration
- N4273V
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
NTSB narrative
The passenger of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, a student pilot, stated that it was "coming in a little hot" for landing. It touched down "on the mains," bounced, touched down again on the left main, then "bounced to the right." After the bounce to the right, the pilot added power, and the airplane "gradually" veered into the weeds next to the runway, encountering vegetation and a ditch. Photographs provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector on scene revealed that the airplane came to rest inverted. The passenger sustained serious injuries. The pilot, at the time of this report, was in critical condition and unable to communicate with investigators.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 5 docket documents
Docket documents5
- Other Pertinent Forms and Reports: Record of Conversation With Passengerform
- Other Pertinent Forms and Reports: Record of Conversation With the Federal Aviation Administration Inspectorform
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Photo 1: Right Side View of the Aircraft at Rest (Photo Courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 2: View of the Aircraft at Rest (Photo Courtesy of the FAA)photos
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