N2642N

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 120S/N: 12900

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 15, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA192
Location
Colville, WA
Event ID
20140515X91737
Coordinates
48.543888, -117.883888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12900
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
120

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHARLES TROWER AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 530
City
SCOBEY
State / Zip Code
MT 59263-0530
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported while on landing roll the airplane drifted left and he over corrected with right rudder. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway to the right and ground looped. The left wing contacted the surface and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR14CA192