N21231

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182PS/N: 18261503

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 2, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA257
Location
Bridgeport, CA
Event ID
20130603X31523
Coordinates
38.258609, -119.220275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N21231
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18261503
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
182PC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NAGEL ROBERT
Address
PO BOX 1737
Status
Deregistered
City
WINCHESTER BAY
State / Zip Code
OR 97467-0818
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while he was on a normal approach with the flaps in the full extended position, he observed powerlines prior to the runway. He reported that he focused on clearing the powerlines and lost track of the airplane's speed. The airplane cleared the powerlines and, shortly after, the airplane descended rapidly. The airplane struck the ground hard and bounced before it impacted the ground a second time in a nose low attitude. The airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted just short of the runway surface. During the accident sequence, the airplane's wings and empennage were substantially damaged. 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# WPR13CA257