On December 18, 1998, a Cessna 170 (registration N4105V) was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceville, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported losing directional control during landing on runway 25 with a right quartering tailwind. The left wing rose twice, and after applying aileron and then toe brakes, the aircraft ground looped, collapsing the left main landing gear.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 25. The winds at the airport were from 110 degrees at 7 knots, resulting in a right quartering tailwind. As the landing gear touched the runway, the left wing started to rise. He applied aileron input in an attempt to bring the wing back down. However, moments later, the left wing rose again. The pilot stated that he was not able to respond fast enough and lost directional control of the airplane. Instead of attempting a go-around, he applied the toe brakes.
Accident Sequence and Damage
After losing directional control, the airplane entered a ground loop. During the ground loop, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane then collided with the ground. The damage consisted of the collapsed left main landing gear and the collision with the ground.