N3542V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8906

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 1, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11CA035
Location
Branscomb, CA
Event ID
20101103X13908
Coordinates
39.451110, -123.372222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3542V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8906
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LOGAN AIR SERVICES LLC
Address
900 W 2500 N FL8
Status
Deregistered
City
LOGAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84321
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip the airplane approached "the second part of the runway that is at a slight angle and incline" to the first part of the strip. He stated that as he began slowing the airplane, the right wingtip stuck a tree located adjacent to the runway and the airplane immediately yawed 90-degrees to the right. The airplane exited the runway surface area, traveled down a small embankment, and impacted a group of small trees, which resulted in structural damage to both wings and engine firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident sequence.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA035