No fatalities

4 Jun 2012: CESSNA 170A — Pilot — Houston, TX

Houston, TX, United States

On 4 Jun 2012, a CESSNA 170A operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Houston, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported losing control and ground looping after encountering a gust of wind during landing. The aircraft sustained substantial fuselage damage at the left landing gear attachment. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Accident Details

The pilot of the airplane stated that the landing phase was initiated normally. However, during the process, the aircraft was affected by a gust of wind, causing it to deviate leftward. The pilot reported that he subsequently lost control, resulting in a ground loop. As a consequence of this event, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the fuselage in the area of the left landing gear attachment, which was the primary location of damage. The pilot explicitly indicated that no mechanical malfunctions were present.

Weather Report

The routine weather observation from the airport at the time of the accident recorded wind from 230 degrees magnetic at a speed of 3 knots. The pilot's account specifically notes the encounter with a gust during the landing.

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Pilot

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