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July 20, 2020 · Cessna 170B · N8193A
Bloomington, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bloomington, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 170B (1952)
Tail Number
N8193A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA296
The commercial pilot stated that the approach to the runway was normal and during the subsequent landing on all three landing gear wheels, a quartering tailwind raised the airplane tail and the right wing. The airplane ground looped, and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane. The pilot stated that damage to airplane was minor; however, a photo showed the left wing sustained structural damage inboard of the wing tip. There was also damage to the left wing aileron and elevator.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot stated that the approach to the runway was normal and during the subsequent landing on all three landing gear wheels, a quartering tailwind raised the airplane tail and the right wing. The airplane ground looped, and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane. The pilot stated that damage to airplane was minor; however, a photo showed the left wing sustained structural damage inboard of the wing tip. There was also damage to the left wing aileron and elevator.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:23 EDT
Nearest AirportMonroe County Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8193A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC