CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162
Santa Ana, CA — June 9, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 9, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA254 |
| Event ID | 20120609X71211 |
| Location | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.67556, -117.86806 |
| Airport | John Wayne Orange Country |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | 162 |
| 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 failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just prior to touchdown the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which forced the airplane off the runway heading. The pilot applied power to go around; however, during the transition to climb, the airplane collided with a taxiway sign, and sustained substantial damage to the side of the fuselage. The pilot continued the climb and returned to land without further incident. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported 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.