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April 18, 2006 · Cessna 170B · N2886C

Shelton, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2886C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA078

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the right main landing gear tire and tube came off. The pilot stated that he aborted the takeoff, however, due to the loss of the tire, the aircraft was difficult to control. The aircraft stopped abruptly when the right wheel assembly dug into the dirt at the side of the runway. The propeller and right side wing contacted the surface. After the accident and during an inspection of the wheel, it was reported that the right main wheel outboard bead failed resulting in the separation from the wheel assembly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.

Full Narrative

On April 18, 2006, at 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2886C, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a main landing gear tire failure while performing touch-and-go landings at Sanderson Field, Shelton, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated from Tacoma, Washington, about one hour and 15 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on runway 05, the right main landing gear tire and tube came off. The pilot stated that he aborted the take-off, however, due to the loss of the tire, the aircraft was difficult to control. The aircraft stopped abruptly when the right wheel assembly dug into the dirt at the side of the runway. The propeller and right side wing contacted the surface. After the accident and during an inspection of the wheel, it was reported that the right main wheel, outboard bead separated from the wheel assembly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:57 PDT
Nearest AirportSanderson Field (0nm)
Runway05
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2886C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2F · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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