N77273

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120S/N: 11486

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
NTSB Number
CEN18CA185
Location
Harlan, IA
Event ID
20180522X51320
Coordinates
41.586944, -95.336669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N77273
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11486
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
1149 JOHNSON IOWA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AMANA
State / Zip Code
IA 52203
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot flew a visual approach to a 1,712-ft-long by 120-ft-wide turf runway. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the pilot "felt out of control". The pilot executed a late go around, during which the airplane struck a fence at the end of the airport property, which slowed the airplane. Then, due to approaching trees, the pilot attempted to make a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and came to rest inverted, which damaged the tail.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN18CA185