N64204

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17275534

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 20, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR18CA072
Location
Cloverdale, CA
Event ID
20180123X55135
Coordinates
38.776111, -122.992500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach and his delayed decision to go around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N64204
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275534
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot reported that he intended to make 2 full-stop landings before returning to his home base. The pilot entered the traffic pattern and announced his position as he maneuvered to final approach. The pilot stated that the approach was stable, but appeared to be short. He added power and adjusted the pitch for the projected touchdown point beyond the displaced threshold. When the airplane was over the displaced threshold, stability of the approach was lost. The pilot suspected a swirl of wind or updraft was encountered as the wing raised more than he expected from previous landings at this airport. The pilot tried to regain the runway centerline and level the wings, however he was unsuccessful. The pilot then made a radio transmission that he was going around. Power was applied and the flaps were raised (intention was 20o, however postaccident, the flap position was fully retracted). The airplane rolled to the left and contacted the ground; coming to rest inverted off the side of the runway.

The airplane was substantially damaged.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# WPR18CA072