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March 31, 2006 · Cessna 170B · N2359J
Benton, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2359J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA054
The pilot had just departed when the cowling came open and he elected to return to the airport. The pilot stated that during the landing roll he lost control of the airplane, ground looped and departed the runway to the left, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. A post-accident examination of the airframe and airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not properly latch the cowling.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open cowling.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had just departed Benton (1K1) when the cowling came open and he elected to return to 1K1. He stated that during the landing roll to runway 35, he "lost control of the airplane," ground looped, and departed the runway to the left. The right wing struck the ground and the outboard 4 feet of the wing was bent up 30 degrees. The wing skin was wrinkled and the main spar was bent. A post-accident examination of the airframe and airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not properly latch the cowling.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportBENTON (1nm)
Runway35
Runway Length1613 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2359J
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 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC