Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 120 near New Bern, NC — 2017-10-21

Final reportGAA18CA027
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Date
2017-10-21
Location
New Bern, NC, USA
Airport
EWN
Aircraft
CESSNA 120
Registration
N72552
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB 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.

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Docket documents2

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