Casualties unknown

1992-04-21: Cessna 170 (N3970V) — Chapman, Richard G. — Kenai, AK

Kenai, AK, US

On April 21, 1992, a Cessna 170 (registration N3970V) operated by Chapman, Richard G. was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE MODIFIED AIRCRAFT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a pleasure flight, the airplane bounced on landing, then veered left after touchdown, resulting in a ground loop and right wing striking the ground. The pilot attributed directional control difficulty to new main landing gear components.

Incident Overview

At the conclusion of a pleasure flight, the pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the main landing gear first, then became airborne again. The pilot increased power slightly, and the airplane settled back to the runway. After the second touchdown, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder and right brake, but the airplane continued left and ground looped. During the turning motion, the right wing contacted the ground.

Pilot Report

The pilot also reported that the airplane had recently been outfitted with new Cessna 180 main landing gear springs and tires. According to the pilot, these new components made it harder to maintain directional control of the airplane during landings.

Aircraft Information

The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details were not provided in the report. No information was available regarding occupants, injuries, or damage extent.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14362. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.