Accident Cessna 170B N3454C, Thursday 14 August 1997

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Date:	Thursday 14 August 1997
Time:	16:25 LT
Type:	Cessna 170B
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N3454C
MSN:	26497
Year of manufacture:	1954
Total airframe hrs:	2621 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-340-A1A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Jamestown, NY - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(KJHW)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot stated that during a landing to Runway 25, the wind was from 350 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The airplane turned to the right due to a rear quartering tailwind. He lost control of the airplane and 'ground looped.' The airplane rotated approximately 180 degrees, and the left main landing gear collapsed into the fuselage.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.

Accident investigation: