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May 13, 2009 · Cessna 170B · N3210A
Roswell, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roswell, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N3210A
Operator
Brindeiro Stephen M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA293
The pilot was cleared by tower personnel and elected to land with a right quartering tailwind. During the landing roll the tailwheel-equipped airplane began to swerve to the right. The pilot attempted to arrest the swerve by applying full left rudder to no avail. The airplane departed the edge of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained structural damage during the accident. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane's flight controls.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was cleared by tower personnel and elected to land with a right quartering tailwind. During the landing roll the tailwheel-equipped airplane began to swerve to the right. The pilot attempted to arrest the swerve by applying full left rudder to no avail. The airplane departed the edge of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained structural damage during the accident. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane's flight controls.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MDT
Nearest AirportRoswell International Air Cent (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length9999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN3210A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrindeiro Stephen M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourcePILO