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February 16, 1995 · Cessna 172M · N9512H

Corona, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Corona, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9512H
Operator
Pdz Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA110

THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE AND HE DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. HE REDUCED POWER AND RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND APPLIED BRAKES. HE STATED THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKED AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT GRASS. THE NOSE GEAR CAUGHT IN THE GRASS AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE WINDS WERE DOWN THE RUNWAY AT 10 KNOTS. AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND FOUND NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH EITHER SYSTEM.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort.

Full Narrative

On February 16, 1995, at 1100 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172M, N9512H, was found inverted off the runway at Corona, California. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the three occupants received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. No flight plan was filed for the local pleasure flight. Information from the pilot indicated that the initial takeoff on runway 25 was routine, but the acceleration was slow. About halfway down the runway, at a speed of about 50 to 55 knots indicated airspeed, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff. He reduced the throttle, retracted 10 degrees of flaps, and applied brakes. The right brake locked and caused skidding. The aircraft departed the runway and proceeded along the right side of the runway in soft grass. The nose gear caught in the grass and the aircraft came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that the winds were down the runway at 10 knots. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the aircraft brake system and the airspeed indicator and found no malfunctions to either system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportCORONA (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9512H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPdz Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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