CESSNA 120
New Bern, NC — October 21, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA027 |
| Event ID | 20171022X92050 |
| Location | New Bern, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.07361, -77.04250 |
| Airport | COASTAL CAROLINA REGIONAL |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, he believed he "just hit a little to[o] hard" and the airplane porpoised. He added that, he attempted to recover but could not get control of the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the left and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and the left wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.