Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 3, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA095
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Event ID
20100104X03848
Coordinates
33.354167, -117.250831
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 misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7417N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18263195
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
F-LINE LEASING INC
Address
4751 JIM WALTER BLVD HNGR 1
Status
Deregistered
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
FL 33607-5783
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that his landing approach was too high and too fast, and the airplane ballooned during the touchdown. The airplane touched down just past the halfway point on the runway. The pilot said that he braked hard but the airplane skidded off the end of the runway and nosed over in soft dirt. The nose wheel collapsed, and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA095