N23FR

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17275772

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 7, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA152
Location
Camarillo Airport, CA
Event ID
20100307X44331
Coordinates
34.213611, -119.094169
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23FR
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275772
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHANNEL ISLANDS AVIATION INC
Address
305 DURLEY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMARILLO
State / Zip Code
CA 93010-9102
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he performed a go-around on the previous approach due to what he described as a "stiff crosswind." During the second approach and landing, the airplane touched down on the runway and the pilot raised the wing flaps. He stated that the airplane was "buffeted around by wind" and he applied power to initiate a takeoff. The pilot stated that as the airplane's speed increased, it veered left from the runway centerline and exited the runway. After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered soft terrain and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were variable at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane 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# WPR10CA152