Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 29, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA333
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Event ID
20120730X73811
Coordinates
47.033054, -120.530555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4089A
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18794
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he made a wheel landing on runway 07. As he pulled back on the elevator to lower the tail, the tail came up and he lost control of the airplane. The airplane veered left, then turned sideways to the direction of travel, and stopped suddenly causing the right wing to contact the ground. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA333