N1915N

Substantial
None

Cessna 120S/N: 12159

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 23, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI07CA031
Location
Perryville, MO
Event ID
20070105X00009
Coordinates
37.868610, -89.861946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1915N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AERONCA CHAMP CLUB INC
Address
4507 VON TALGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63128-2339
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was substantially damaged during landing. The pilot reported that upon landing the airplane veered to the left and he was unable to correct with rudder input. He reported that the airplane was heading toward the side of the runway and he applied right brake in an attempt to keep the airplane from going off of the runway. He reported that the left main wheel went off of the runway but the right main wheel did not exit the paved surface. The airplane came to rest near the runway centerline. The pilot reported that he had performed 2 landings prior to the accident landing with no discrepancies noted. Examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed that the fuselage where the tailwheel mounted was damaged.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA031