CESSNA 120
Colville, WA — May 15, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA192 |
| Event ID | 20140515X91737 |
| Location | Colville, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.54389, -117.88389 |
| Airport | COLVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 120 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported while on landing roll the airplane drifted left and he over corrected with right rudder. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway to the right and ground looped. The left wing contacted the surface and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.