No fatalities

5 Dec 2016: CESSNA 170 A — Martinsville, VA

Martinsville, VA, United States

On 5 Dec 2016, a CESSNA 170 A was involved in an aviation accident near Martinsville, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control 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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During landing roll on runway 30, a tailwheel airplane veered left of centerline. Despite pilot's right brake input, the airplane ground looped and the right wing impacted the ground, causing substantial damage. Wind was 120° at 4 knots about 10 minutes before the accident.

Incident Summary

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying right brake input but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued veering off the runway to the left, entered a ground loop, and the right wing impacted the ground.

Aircraft and Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Meteorological Information

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that about 10 minutes before the accident the wind was 120° at 4 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.

Additional Information

No other details about the aircraft, operator, location, date, or occupants were provided in the source. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The probable cause was not determined or stated in the source.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on equipment