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October 4, 2007 · Cessna 170A · N5494C
Wadesboro, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wadesboro, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N5494C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA003
While landing, the Cessna 170A touched down on the left main landing gear and bounced to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot tried to correct by using power, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued into an area of high weeds next to the runway, the right wing and right main landing gear then made contact with the high weeds. The airplane turned right 90-degrees and the left main landing gear leg bent inward, the left wing tip then contacted the ground, bending it upward.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
After returning to the departure airport due to weather, the pilot of a Cessna 170A checked the wind direction and joined the traffic pattern for landing. During the landing, the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear and bounced to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot tried to correct by using power, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued into an area of high weeds next to the runway, the right wing and right main landing gear then made contact with the high weeds. The airplane turned right 90-degrees and the left main landing gear leg bent inward, the left wing tip then contacted the ground, bending it upward, and the airplane came to rest on its left side.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAnson County Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5498 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN5494C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time13:40
Weather SourceWFAC