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June 19, 2012 · Cessna 170B · N2580D

Pullman, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pullman, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2580D
Operator
Inter-State Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA269

The flight instructor was providing tailwheel instruction to a pilot who was going to purchase the accident airplane. They had completed 10.7 hours and 56 landings. Because the pilot planned to depart the following morning with the current airplane owner, the flight instructor said that he felt pressure to complete the pilot’s training that day. While practicing three point landings, the wind was gusting to 19 knots. After touchdown, the airplane began tracking to the right. The flight instructor stated that he was guarding the controls closely but delayed assuming control of the airplane to let the pilot correct the situation on his own. The airplane then swerved to the right, and the flight instructor was unable to regain directional control despite full application of left rudder and brake. When the airplane ran off the runway, the airplane’s left wing and aft fuselage were damaged. The flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing tailwheel instruction to a pilot who was going to purchase the accident airplane. They had completed 10.7 hours and 56 landings. The pilot planned to depart the following morning with the airplane owner so the CFI felt pressure to complete the pilot’s training. While practicing three point landings, the wind was gusting to 19 knots. After touchdown, the airplane began tracking to the right. The CFI was guarding the controls closely, but consciously tried to let the pilot recover on his own. The airplane then entered a swerve to the right which he was unable to correct with full application of left rudder and brake. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length6730 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2580D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInter-State Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 41 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data