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August 9, 1995 · Cessna 170B · N2715D

Titusville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Titusville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2715D
Operator
Walkwitz Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA198

THE FLIGHT WAS THE PILOT'S SECOND SOLO FLIGHT IN THE CONVENTIONAL LANDING GEAR EQUIPPED AIRPLANE. THE FLIGHT DEPARTED AND THE PILOT PERFORMED THREE LANDINGS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN FOR THE 4TH LANDING DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH FULL LEFT BRAKE AND RUDDER AND MOMENTARILY APPLIED POWER TO GO-AROUND BUT THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A TAXIWAY SIGN THEN NOSED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE.

Full Narrative

On August 9, 1995, about 1530 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2715D, experienced a loss of control during the landing roll at the Arthur Dunn Air Park, Titusville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 1510 from the Arthur Dunn Air Park, Titusville, Florida. The flight was the pilot's second solo in a conventional type airplane. After departure the pilot performed three landings and after touchdown for the 4th during the landing roll, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The pilot applied left brake and rudder and momentarily applied power but with obstructions ahead, reduced power to idle. The airplane then collided with a taxiway sign then nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportArthur Dunn Air Park (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2715D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalkwitz Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:49
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data