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Jul 4, 2024
N9793A accident at Dowagiac, MI
Cessna 170 — Loss of control on ground at C91 (Dowagiac, MI)
DateJul 4, 2024
Tail numberN9793A
AircraftCessna 170 · C170
LocationC91 — Dowagiac, MI
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN24LA251
Probable cause
The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
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