No fatalities

19 Jul 2019: Cessna 170 B — Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ, United States

On 19 Jul 2019, a Cessna 170 B was involved in an aviation accident near Phoenix, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground. 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 veered left during landing roll on runway 25R, exiting the runway and striking the right wing on the ground. METAR indicated crosswind from 25° at 8 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical issues.

Incident Overview

A pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported an unintended excursion during the landing roll on runway 25R. While on the downwind leg, the pilot was informed by the tower of a crosswind condition. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left and departed the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Environmental Conditions

The METAR at the accident site near the time of the incident recorded wind from 25° at 8 knots. The pilot, after exiting the airplane, assessed the wind as calm.

Mechanical Assessment

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Outcome

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No other damage or injuries were reported in the source.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained