Casualties unknown

2003-06-29: Cessna 170B (N2741C) — Brandy Station, VA

Brandy Station, VA, US

On June 29, 2003, a Cessna 170B (registration N2741C) was involved in an aviation accident near Brandy Station, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a three-point landing, the pilot flared high, causing the tailwheel to contact first. The airplane bounced, rolled left, and struck the ground, collapsing the right main landing gear and striking the right wing.

Incident Details

The pilot was performing a three-point landing (full stall landing). During the approach, the pilot flared high, and the tailwheel contacted the runway first. The main landing gear then struck the runway, causing the airplane to bounce back into the air.

Subsequent Events

The pilot added power in response to the bounce. The airplane rolled left and struck the ground again. The impact caused the right main landing gear to collapse, and the right wing struck the runway.

Pilot Experience

The pilot reported a total flight experience of 208 hours, including 28 hours in tailwheel airplanes, all of which were in the same make and model as the accident aircraft. The pilot stated that he had performed approximately 30 three-point landings and 20 wheel landings prior to the incident.

Weather Conditions

Although the pilot reported that the airplane was struck by a gust of wind, a check of the airport weather revealed calm winds at the time of the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030707X01023. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.