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January 6, 2008 · Cessna 170A · N5407C
Ellsworth, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ellsworth, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N5407C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA037
The pilot elected to land at the private airstrip without permission and initiated an approach to the snow-covered, 1,200 foot-long runway with a slight crosswind from the left. After touchdown near the right edge of the runway, the airplane bounced several times, then began yawing to the left. The airplane then began a right arcing turn, and collided with a snow bank and a building.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to land at the private airstrip without permission and initiated an approach to the snow covered 1,200 foot long runway with a slight crosswind from the left. After touchdown near the right edge of the runway, the airplane bounced several times, then began yawing to the left. The airplane then began a right arcing turn, and collided with a snow bank and a building.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportPhilbrick Mountain (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN5407C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC