Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 120 near Lincoln, CA — 2016-11-14

Final reportGAA17CA071
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Date
2016-11-14
Location
Lincoln, CA, USA
Airport
LHM
Aircraft
CESSNA 120
Registration
N120MD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. He added that he attempted to correct the veer but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to the right and exited the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right forward lift strut and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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