On May 23, 1983, a Cessna 170 (registration N2487D) operated by Lyle Edward Neff was involved in an aviation accident near Central, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft veered right during landing on runway 26 due to gusty crosswinds, causing the left landing gear to fail and collapse upon touchdown.
The pilot reported that during the arrival phase of flight, he checked the windsock and noted a crosswind condition of 10 knots or less. However, he observed that the windsock was being blown from side to side, indicating gusty conditions. While landing on runway 26, the aircraft veered to the right. Subsequently, the left gear failed.
The pilot reported that the wind was gusty at the time of the incident.
Aircraft veered right during landing on runway 26 due to gusty crosswinds, causing the left landing gear to fail and collapse upon touchdown.
The accident on 23 May 1983 involved a Cessna 170, registration N2487D, operated by Lyle Edward Neff, at Central, AK.
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