N2902NCESSNA 1202022-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120S/N: 13163

Summary

On July 30, 2022, a Cessna 120 (N2902N) was involved in an incident near Mecosta, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA358. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2902N.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 30, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA358
Location
Mecosta, MI
Event ID
20220803105656
Coordinates
43.630437, -85.261314
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 decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13163
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAY MICHAEL J
Address
6215 HEADWATERS TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT WAYNE
State / Zip Code
IN 46845-9498
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# CEN22LA358