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February 12, 1994 · Cessna 172K · N7333G
New Cuyama, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Cuyama, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N7333G
Operator
Denys M Leigh-Taylor
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA123
The pilot reported that he was landing uphill on the private airstrip with a gusting left crosswind. The pilot said that he lost control after touchdown and the aircraft ground looped, damaging the wings and landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Full Narrative
On February 12, 1994, at 1315 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172K, N7333G, ground looped on landing at a private airstrip near New Cuyama, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Santa Monica, California, on the day of the mishap at 1158 as a personal cross-country flight to the accident site. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he was landing uphill on the private airstrip with a gusting left crosswind. The pilot said that he lost control after touchdown and the aircraft ground looped, damaging the wings and landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 PST
Nearest AirportPrivate Ranch Airstrip (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN7333G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDenys M Leigh-Taylor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC