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August 9, 1993 · Cessna 170B · N2294D
Lakeport, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lakeport, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2294D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA321
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING THE LANDING ROLL A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On August 9, 1993, at 1415 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2294D, ground looped on landing at the Lakeport, California, airport. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wings and the fuselage structure surrounding the gear attach points. Neither the certificated private pilot nor his one passenger were injured. The flight originated at Oakland, California, on the day of the mishap at about 1330 hours as a personal cross country flight to Lakeport. According to the pilot, during the landing roll out a gust of wind caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and he was unable to regain directional control before the aircraft ground looped.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 PDT
Nearest AirportLakeport Lampson Fld (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2294D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO