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May 12, 2009 · Cessna 170B · N3469C
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N3469C
Operator
Dale Paul D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA039
The private pilot was returning to the airport after a personal local flight made under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said while on final approach to land, he was advised by the tower of a flock of geese that took off from an adjacent waterway. During touchdown, he said a pilot waiting to takeoff reported sighting the geese, and his attention was diverted for a moment. In that moment he said the airplane started a turn to the right. He indicated he applied left rudder and power, but could not stop the turn. The pilot said the left main landing gear collapsed in the turn, and the left wing struck the ground. He noted there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear box and the left wing during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was returning to the airport after a personal local flight made under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said while on final approach to land, he was advised by the tower of a flock of geese that took off from an adjacent waterway. During touchdown, he said a pilot waiting to takeoff reported sighting the geese, and his attention was diverted for a moment. In that moment he said the airplane started a turn to the right. He indicated he applied left rudder and power, but could not stop the turn. The pilot said the left main landing gear collapsed in the turn, and the left wing struck the ground. He noted there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear box, and the left wing during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportKENAI (0nm)
Runway19R
Runway Length7830 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN3469C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDale Paul D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC