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October 30, 1993 · Cessna 170B · N2451D

Prescott, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2451D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA031

The pilot said he planned a full stop landing on runway 21L. The aircraft bounced on landing and veered left off the runway into the dirt area next to the pavement. The pilot reported that he attempted to initiate a go around by applying full power; however, the aircraft did not attain sufficient flying speed prior to the aircraft encountering a ditch.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO HIS IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROLS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONAL LANDING GEAR AIRCRAFT.

Full Narrative

On October 30, 1993, at 0703 mountain standard time, a Cessna 170B, N2451D, swerved off the runway and collided with a ditch during landing at Prescott, Arizona. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was engaged in local traffic pattern practice operation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at the Prescott airport on the day of the mishap at about 0700 hours. According to the pilot's written statement, he planned a full stop landing on runway 21L. The aircraft bounced on landing and veered left off the runway into the dirt area next to the pavement. The pilot reported that he attempted to initiate a go around by applying full power; however, the aircraft did not attain sufficient flying speed prior to the aircraft encountering a ditch.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:03 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field (0nm)
Runway21L
Runway Length7616 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2451D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data