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March 23, 1989 · Cessna 170A · N9187A
Ravenswood, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ravenswood, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9187A
Operator
William F Meese
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO89LA025
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM THE EAST AND THE AIRPORT UNICOM REPORTED LOCAL TRAFFIC WAS USING RUNWAY 03. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE DECIDED TO USE RUNWAY 21. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY AN FAA INSPECTOR DISCLOSED NO PRECRASH FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS DECISION TO LAND WITH A TAILWIND AND INADEQUATELY COMPENSATING FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM THE EAST AND THE AIRPORT UNICOM REPORTED LOCAL TRAFFIC WAS USING RUNWAY 03. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE DECIDED TO USE RUNWAY 21. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY AN FAA INSPECTOR DISCLOSED NO PRECRASH FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportJackson Co. (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9187A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam F Meese
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC