N120MD

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120S/N: 10770

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 14, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA071
Location
Lincoln, CA
Event ID
20161117X21648
Coordinates
38.914722, -121.353614
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N120MD
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10770
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4917 SAN JACINTO CIR W
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLBROOK
State / Zip Code
CA 92028-9207
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right. He added that he attempted to correct the veer, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to the right and exited the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right forward lift strut and empennage.

The pilot reported no preaccident 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# GAA17CA071