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March 30, 1990 · Cessna 172M · N13685
Groveland, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Groveland, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13685
Operator
T J Martco
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA131
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 27. DURING THE FOURTH LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY RAISED THE LEFT WING AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT EXITED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE LIGHT FROM THE NORTH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS ON RUNWAY 27. DURING THE FOURTH LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY RAISED THE LEFT WING AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT EXITED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE LIGHT FROM THE NORTH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PST
Nearest AirportPine Mountain Lake (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3663 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13685
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorT J Martco
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 2 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO