CESSNA 120 near Colville, WA — 2014-05-15

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Photo 1- Forward Left View of Airplanephotos
• Photo 2- Aft Right View of Airplanephotos
• Photo 3- Forward Right View of Airplanephotos
• Photo 4- Close-up Left Aft Fuselagephotos
• Photo 5- Left Aft View of Airplanephotos

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