Aviation accident ANC09CA024

Name: aviation accident: CESSNA 170B near Homer (2009-02-27)
Start: 2009-02-27
Location: Homer, AK, USA

NONE · CESSNA 170B · 2009-02-27 · Homer, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC09CA024
Event ID: 20090318X44950
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-02-27
Location: Homer, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.645557, -151.476669

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 170B
Registration: N2332D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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