On October 7, 2007, a Cessna 170A (registration N9910A) was involved in an aviation accident near Roxboro, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a three-point landing, the right main wheel locked, causing a sudden turn. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing and elevator struck the runway, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical anomalies were found.
Landing Incident
The pilot executed a three-point landing when the right main wheel locked, causing the airplane to veer suddenly to the right. As a result, the left wing lifted upward, then came back down forcefully. The aircraft began to hop on the left main landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The left wing and elevator contacted the runway surface, leading to substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
Mechanical Examination
Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies with either the airframe or the engine.
Pilot's History
The pilot had been involved in a previous accident four months prior, which he did not report to the National Transportation Safety Board. That accident also involved the collapse of the left main landing gear during landing.