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April 7, 2006 · Cessna C170A · N9291A

Lakeland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Cessna C170A
Tail Number
N9291A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA082

The pilot stated to an NTSB Investigator and an FAA Inspector shortly after the accident, while still at the accident site, that during landing on the taxiway designated 27 right, he made a 3 point landing. After touchdown the airplane started to turn to the left. He tried to correct the turn but was unable. The airplane did a ground loop to the left at the intersection of the runway and taxiway A4. The pilot stated in his written statement to NTSB that he held over Lake Parker until released to continue inbound to Lakeland Regional Airport. Due to crosswind, approximately 10 knots gusting, he was instructed to land on taxiway 27R. On the landing roll out, the brakes failed, he could not maintain directional control, and the airplane ground looped. Examination of the airplane was performed by FAA Maintenance Inspectors, the day after the accident, after the airplane was recovered from the runway. A functional check of the brakes was performed and the left brake pedal offered little or no resistance when pushed. The right brake exhibited normal resistance (back-pressure) when pushed. No evidence of fluid leakage was found around the actuators or at the brake assemblies. The recorded winds at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport at 0946 were from 190 degrees at 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On April 7, 2006, at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 170A, N9291A, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ground looped during the landing roll at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and two passengers were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated from Orlando Executive airport, Orlando, Florida, at 0900. The pilot stated to an NTSB Investigator and an FAA Inspector shortly after the accident, while still at the accident site, that during landing on the taxiway designated 27 right, he made a 3 point landing. After touch down the airplane started to turn to the left. He tried to correct the turn but was unable. The airplane did a ground loop to the left at the intersection of the runway and taxiway A4. The pilot stated in his written statement to NTSB that he held over Lake Parker until released to continue inbound to Lakeland Regional Airport. Due to crosswind, approximately 10 knots gusting, he was instructed to land on taxiway 27R. On the landing roll out, the brakes failed, he could not maintain directional control, and the airplane ground looped. Examination of the airplane was performed by FAA Maintenance Inspectors, the day after the accident, after the airplane was recovered from the runway. A functional check of the brakes was performed and the left brake pedal offered little or no resistance when pushed. The right brake exhibited normal resistance (back-pressure) when pushed. No evidence of fluid leakage was found around the actuators or at the brake assemblies. The recorded winds at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport at 0946 were from 190 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Regional (0nm)
Runway27R
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C170A
Tail NumberN9291A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time13:46
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data