No fatalities

6 Jan 2008: Cessna 170A — Joshua H. Platner & Andrew N. Peterson — Ellsworth, ME

Ellsworth, ME, United States

On 6 Jan 2008, a Cessna 170A operated by Joshua H. Platner & Andrew N. Peterson was involved in an aviation accident near Ellsworth, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing phase, with the selection of an unsuitable landing area serving as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot lost directional control of a Cessna 170A while attempting an unauthorized landing on a private snow-covered runway.

What happened

On January 6, 2008, a Cessna 170A, registration N5407C, attempted to land at a private airstrip in Ellsworth, Maine. The pilot initiated an approach to a 1,200-foot runway that was covered in snow, under conditions of visual meteorological rules (VMC) with a slight crosswind from the left.

Upon touchdown near the right edge of the runway, the aircraft bounced multiple times. Following these bounces, the airplane began yawing to the left and entered a right arcing turn. The aircraft subsequently collided with a building and a snow bank. There were no injuries resulting from the accident.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing phase, with the selection of an unsuitable landing area serving as a contributing factor.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotCrosswind correction — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Snow/slush/ice coveredResidence/building