MINR · CESSNA 170 · 2017-03-26 · Death Valley, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA204
Event ID
20170327X60749
Type
Accident
Date
2017-03-26
Location
Death Valley, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.806667, -117.781669
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
170
Registration
N9953A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.