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August 25, 1994 · Cessna 172 · N9447E

Lakeport, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeport, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N9447E
Operator
Sundance Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA339

AT THE CONCLUSION OF A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT MADE A TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH AND LANDED ON RUNWAY 28. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN WITHIN THE FIRST 1/3 OF THE RUNWAY, AND DURING ROLLOUT, ENCOUNTERED A WIND BETWEEN 180 AND 270 DEGREES AT 10 TO 25 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DESPITE ALL HER EFFORTS, SHE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A GROUND TRACK DOWN THE RUNWAY, AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND ENTERED A DITCH. FOUR MONTHS EARLIER, THE PILOT HAD BEEN ISSUED A PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On August 25, 1994, at 1330 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N9447E, operated by the Sundance Flying Club, experienced a loss of directional control during landing rollout at the Lampson (uncontrolled) Field, Lakeport, California. The airplane veered off the runway, collided with a berm, and was substantially damaged. The private pilot was not injured during the personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan was filed for the operation which originated from Palo Alto, California, at 1215 on the day of the accident. The pilot said that as she approached runway 28 she observed the midfield wind sock and estimated that the wind direction and speed were variable. The wind direction was from 180 to 270 degrees, and the speed between 10 and 25 knots. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down within the first 1/3 of the runway, and then encountered a gusty left crosswind. Despite all her efforts at manipulating the airplane's controls, she was unable to maintain a ground track down the runway. She lost control of the airplane, it veered off the runway, and it went into a ditch. The pilot further stated that she received a private pilot certificate in April, 1994. She had about 141 hours of total flight time, and about 19 hours of flight time in the Cessna 172.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLampson Field (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3515 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN9447E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSundance Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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