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September 22, 1993 · Cessna 170B · N8081A

Martinsburg, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Martinsburg, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8081A
Operator
Armel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO93LA183

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO RISE. THE PILOT SAID HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RIGHT AILERON AND RUDDER, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE LEFT. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS FIVE KNOTS FROM 360 DEGREES MAGNETIC.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 1993, about 1430 hours eastern daylight time, N8081A, a Cessna 170B, was substantially damaged during landing at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight originated from Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C., about 1350 hours, and was conducted under 14 CFR 91. The airplane was being operated by Armel Aviation, Ltd., Washington, D.C. The pilot stated that after touching down of runway 26 on all three landing gear, the right wing suddenly began to lift up. The pilot attempted to correct with right aileron and right rudder, but to no avail. The left wing contacted the ground, the airplane groundlooped to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing impacted the ground and the airplane came to rest off the left edge of the runway. No mechanical malfunctions were reported. The reported wind conditions at the airport about the time of the accident were 360 degrees at five knots. According to an FAA aviation safety inspector, the right main landing gear was separated and the right wing sustained substantial damage. An examination did not reveal evidence of any mechanical deficiencies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportEastern West Va. Regional (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8081A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArmel Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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