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August 30, 2015 · Cessna 170A · N112RP
New Milford, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
New Milford, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 170A (1961)
Tail Number
N112RP
Operator
Mountain Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA246
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he made a wheel landing on the grass runway, and during the landing roll let the tailwheel settle to the ground. When the tailwheel touched down, the tail moved to the right and the nose of the airplane veered to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and as it came to a stop it rolled to the right and the right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, aileron, right horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he made a wheel landing on the grass runway, and during the landing roll let the tailwheel settle to the ground. When the tailwheel touched down, the tail moved to the right and the nose of the airplane veered to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and as it came to a stop it rolled to the right and the right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, aileron, right horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCandlelight Farms (0nm SSW)
Runway35
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN112RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMountain Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC