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June 4, 2012 · Cessna 170A · N9753A
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9753A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA341
The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. He stated that he lost control, and the airplane ground looped and sustained substantial fuselage damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on landing the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. He stated that he lost control and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage at the left landing gear attachment. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. The airport routine weather report showed the wind as 230 degrees at 3 knots about the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWeiser Air Park (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3455 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9753A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC