Summary
On March 17, 2002, a Cessna 120 (N77301) was involved in an accident near Deer Park, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Loss of directional control while landing. A drainage ditch was a factor.
On March 17, 2002, approximately 1545 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 120 airplane, N77301, registered to Dewpoint Aviation LLC of Deer Park, Washington, and being operated by a private pilot on a 14 CFR 91 personal flight, was substantially damaged when the pilot lost directional control, went off the side of the runway and struck a ditch during landing practice on runway 34 at Deer Park, Washington. The pilot, who was the airplane's sole occupant, received minor injuries in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions with calm winds were reported at Deer Park at 1553, and no flight plan was filed for the flight.
The pilot reported that the airplane "bounced" (during a simulated crosswind landing) and directional control was lost.
This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA02LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77301.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Loss of directional control while landing. A drainage ditch was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 17, 2002, approximately 1545 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 120 airplane, N77301, registered to Dewpoint Aviation LLC of Deer Park, Washington, and being operated by a private pilot on a 14 CFR 91 personal flight, was substantially damaged when the pilot lost directional control, went off the side of the runway and struck a ditch during landing practice on runway 34 at Deer Park, Washington. The pilot, who was the airplane's sole occupant, received minor injuries in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions with calm winds were reported at Deer Park at 1553, and no flight plan was filed for the flight.
The pilot reported that the airplane "bounced" (during a simulated crosswind landing) and directional control was lost. After the bounced landing, the airplane veered to the left (west), exited the runway and collided with a drainage ditch.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA02LA056