CESSNA 120
Lincoln, CA — November 14, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA071 |
| Event ID | 20161117X21648 |
| Location | Lincoln, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.91472, -121.35361 |
| Airport | LINCOLN RGNL/KARL HARDER FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right. He added that he attempted to correct the veer, but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to the right and exited the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right forward lift strut and empennage.
The pilot reported no preaccident 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.