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May 29, 1993 · Cessna 170B · N2962D

Escondido, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Escondido, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2962D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA232

THE PILOT LANDED AT THE 1400 FT BY 50 FT AIRPORT WITH FULL FLAPS. UPON LANDING THE PILOT APPLIED FULL BRAKING AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE RIGHT TURN AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER WHEN THE WHEELS ENTERED INTO SOFT HIGH VEGETATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. THE HIGH VEGETATION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 1993, at 0945 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2962D, lost control during landing and exited the right side of runway 27 at Lake Wohlford Air Resort Airport, Escondido, California. The pilot was completing a visual flight rules personal flight. The airplane, registered to and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Hesperia Airport, Hesperia, California, at 0900 hours. The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, that he landed within 400 feet from the threshold with full flaps (40 degrees) extended. He applied full brakes and the airplane veered to the right. He then applied left brake and rudder, but without success. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, and flipped over onto its back when the wheels sunk into the soft, 5-foot high vegetation. The pilot indicated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures preceding the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Wolhford (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2962D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240°
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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