30 May 2016: CESSNA 170 A

30 May 2016: CESSNA 170 A — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Saginaw, MI, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that after a long straight-in final approach, as he reduced power for the landing flare, the airplane dropped "flat" and bounced hard on the runway. The pilot further reported that he added power to cushion the touchdown after the bounce, but the right main landing gear had collapsed after the initial impact. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the left and nosed over.

The fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

cause Pilot
cause Angle of attack — Not attained/maintained
Capability exceeded

Conditions

Weather: VMC, wind 290/05kt, vis 10sm

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