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May 1, 2003 · Cessna 170A · N1607D

Twentynine Palm, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Twentynine Palm, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N1607D
Operator
Alvin Couturier
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA146

During the landing rollout the airplane encountered a gust of wind and nosed over. The pilot stated that approaching the airport he had received the local weather information from the airport's Unicom, which indicated the wind was from 320 degrees, at 12 knots, with occasional 28-knot gusts. The pilot made a straight-in approach and touched down without incident on runway 26. During the rollout, a wind gust was encountered. The pilot indicated that despite his efforts at maintaining airplane control, he lost control and the airplane nosed over on the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 2003, about 1400 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170A, N1607D, nosed over during landing rollout at the Twentynine Palms (uncontrolled) Airport, Twentynine Palms, California. The airplane, operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged. Neither the commercial pilot nor the passenger was injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight that was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. No flight plan was filed. The flight originated fromTehachapi, California, about 1250. The pilot reported that approaching Twentynine Palms for landing he had received the local weather information from the airport's Unicom operator. The pilot indicated that the wind was from about 320 degrees at 12 knots, with occasional 28-knot gusts. The pilot made a straight-in approach and made a wheel landing without incident on runway 26, between 400 and 500 feet beyond the runway's threshold. During rollout, the airplane began to weathervane to the right. The pilot stated that he initially maintained directional control by applying rudder and left brake. However, as he lowered the tail he lost control when a wind gust was encountered, and the airplane nosed over on the runway. According to the pilot, during the accident no mechanical malfunctions or failures were experienced with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTwentynine Palms (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length5531 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN1607D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlvin Couturier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 25 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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