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June 11, 2001 · Cessna 170A · N9509A

South Charlesto, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2001
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
South Charlesto, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9509A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC01LA142

The pilot stated that after touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane by applying right rudder and brake. However, it continued to travel off the left side of the runway, onto the grass, and struck a hangar.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

On June 11, 2001, about 1615 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 170A, N9509A, was substantially damaged while landing at Mallory Airport (WV12), South Charleston, West Virginia. The certificated airline transport pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the passenger had just purchased the airplane. The pilot was more experienced in the make and model airplane, and flew it to WV12. After landing on runway 33, a 2,000-foot long, 24-foot wide, asphalt runway, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the airplane by applying right rudder and brake. However, it continued to travel off the left side of the runway, onto the grass. The pilot then pulled the mixture control to lean, and turned the fuel "OFF". The airplane struck a hangar about 15 mph, and the engine, propeller, and fuselage were damaged. The reported wind at an airport approximately 6 miles from the accident site, at 1554, was from 270 degrees at 8 knots. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMallory Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9509A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-320 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data