Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near HUASNA, CA — 2024-04-06

Final reportANC24LA021
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Date
2024-04-06
Location
HUASNA, CA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N8907B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was conducting a series of aerial drops for training. After the third pass, he was unable to attain a positive rate of climb. The airplane continued to descend, and the right main landing gear contacted the ground and separated. The airplane veered right and impacted a metal pipe corral fence resulting in substantial damage to the leftwing strut and firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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