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February 7, 2009 · Cessna 170B · N1825C
Lake Placid, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lake Placid, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N1825C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA159
The airplane "started to swerve to the right" after the student pilot corrected for a slight left drift while attempting a crosswind landing. Despite an attempt by both the pilot and flight instructor to arrest the right turn by applying "all controls and left brake," the airplane continued to veer to the right and skidded off the runway. During the skid the left wing contacted the runway and was substantially damaged. The instructor reported that the wind was a direct crosswind from the right at approximately 5 knots. The winds recorded at the nearest airport, 30 miles to the east, were from an easterly direction at approximately 6 to 9 knots. In addition, the pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions/failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The Cessna 170B "started to swerve to the right" after the pilot corrected for a slight left drift while attempting a cross wind landing. Despite an attempt by both the pilot and flight instructor to arrest the right turn by applying "all controls and left brake," the airplane continued to veer to the right and skidded off the runway. During the skid the left wing contacted the runway and was substantially damaged. The instructor reported that the wind was a direct crosswind from the right at approximately 5 knots. The winds recorded at the nearest airport, 30 miles to the east, were from an easterly direction at approximately 6 to 9 knots. In addition, the pilot checked no mechanical malfunctions/failures on the National Transportation Safety Board form 6120.1 he submitted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportPlacid Lakes Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN1825C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · C-145-2H · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 70 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 50
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time22:05
Weather SourceWFAC