Final None Jan 23, 2023

N9534A accident at Mesa, AZ

Cessna 170 — Loss of control on ground at KIWA (Mesa, AZ)

DateJan 23, 2023
Tail numberN9534A
AircraftCessna 170 · C170
LocationKIWA — Mesa, AZ
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR23LA096

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out and the preexisting fatigue cracks in the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in the leg’s premature overstress fracture during the ground loop.

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