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September 11, 2009 · Cessna 170B · N2929N
Dalhart, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Dalhart, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2929N
Operator
Dooley Charles R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA585
The pilot elected to land the tailwheel airplane on runway 17. During the landing rollout the airplane became airborne, swerved right, and again contacted the runway. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and subsequently the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest on its left side and the pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. Around the time of the accident, the automated weather observing system at the accident airport reported the winds to be varying from 050 to 090 degrees at 13 gusting to 17 knots. A review of airport information revealed that runway 03 was available for use at the time. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions 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 elected to land the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 17. During the landing rollout the airplane became airborne, swerved right, and again contacted the runway. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and subsequently the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest on its left side and the pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. Around the time of the accident, the automated weather observing system at the accident airport reported the winds to be varying from 050 to 090 degrees at 13 gusting to 17 knots. A review of airport information revealed that runway 03 was available for use at the time. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions with the airplane's flight controls.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportDalhart Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2929N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDooley Charles R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC