Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR14CA192

Colville, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N2642N

CESSNA 120

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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