No fatalities

14 Oct 2011: CESSNA 170B — Ramona, CA

Ramona, CA, United States

On 14 Oct 2011, a CESSNA 170B was involved in an aviation accident near Ramona, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. 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 tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced on landing, veered left, and despite control inputs, departed the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical issues; substantial damage occurred.

Accident Sequence

The private pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was on the last approach after performing a series of touch-and-go landings. When the main wheels touched the runway, the airplane bounced. It then veered to the left. The pilot applied rudder and aileron control inputs, but the airplane continued pulling left. As it approached the runway edge, the pilot applied the brakes, causing the airplane to depart the runway and nose over.

Pilot and Environmental Factors

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have prevented normal operation. She stated that the accident could have been avoided if she had reacted sooner to the divergence and applied full aft elevator control during the roll. Winds at the time were calm.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the aft fuselage structure during the accident sequence.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot