Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 16, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA166
Location
Sonoma, CA
Event ID
20130327X63954
Coordinates
38.254444, -122.433891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EDWARDS ROSS B
Address
10926 PLANTATION LAKE RD
City
SCOTT
State / Zip Code
AR 72142-9459
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach, the airplane was too high; therefore, he conducted a slip maneuver to lose altitude. As the airplane touched down on the runway, it veered to the right. Despite pilot control inputs, the airplane exited the runway and impacted a fence and the wind indicator, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# WPR13CA166