N120AB

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 120S/N: 10910

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC08CA036
Location
Ocala, FL
Event ID
20080515X00683
Coordinates
29.174999, -82.224166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N120AB
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10910
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EADIE ALAN
Address
3424 SW 86TH PL
Status
Deregistered
City
OCALA
State / Zip Code
FL 34476-4639
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the Cessna 120, the purpose of the flight was to regain his night currency. While turning onto the final leg of the approach, he thought that the airplane's altitude was higher than normal, so he "slipped" the airplane. While in the landing flare he lost visual contact with the runway. The airplane touched down left of the centerline near the runway edge, impacted a runway sign, and ended up in the inverted position. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to impact.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA036