N6076CCESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 1622022-04-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162S/N: 16200229

Summary

On April 06, 2022, a Cessna Aircraft Co 162 (N6076C) was involved in an accident near Palo Alto, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6076C.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA145
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Event ID
20220407104905
Coordinates
37.461111, -122.115050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Serial Number
16200229
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
162C162
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA145