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February 27, 2009 · Cessna 170B · N2332D
Homer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homer, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2332D
Operator
Quinn Jerry A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA024
The private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced runway with approximately a 9 knot tailwind. During the landing roll, the airplane swerved, and when he could not correct the swerve with the rudder and brakes, he attempted to rapidly apply engine power to gain more control, but the engine hesitated, and the airplane did a ground loop to the right, striking the left wing on the runway. During the ground loop the left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced runway with approximately a 9 knot tailwind. During the landing roll, the airplane swerved, and when he could not correct the swerve with the rudder and brakes, he attempted to rapidly apply engine power to gain more control, but the engine hesitated, and the airplane did a ground loop to the right, striking the left wing on the runway. During the ground loop the left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 AKST
Nearest AirportHOMER (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6701 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2332D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuinn Jerry A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-350 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC