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March 21, 2013 · Cessna 170 · N3826V
Livermore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N3826V
Operator
Don Davis
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA168
The pilot reported that after a normal landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane began to drift right and that he applied control inputs to counteract the drift. The airplane then started to veer to the left, and the pilot applied right rudder to stop that movement; however, his foot became entangled in the rudder pedal, and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following a normal landing, the tail wheel equipped airplane began to drift to the right and he applied control inputs to counteract the drift. The airplane then started to veer to the left and he applied right rudder to stop the movement, however his foot became entangled in the rudder pedal and the airplane ground looped. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the forward area of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 PDT
Nearest AirportLivermore Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway21L
Runway Length2699 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN3826V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon Davis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-300A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time22:10
Weather SourceWFAC