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November 1, 2010 · Cessna 172S · N3542V
Branscomb, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Branscomb, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N3542V
Operator
Charles Mimnaugh
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA035
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a sloped dirt airstrip, the airplane approached a slight incline. As he began slowing the airplane, the right wingtip stuck a tree adjacent to the runway and the airplane immediately yawed 90-degrees to the right. The airplane departed the runway surface area, traveled down a small embankment, and impacted a group of small trees, which resulted in structural damage to both wings and engine firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip the airplane approached "the second part of the runway that is at a slight angle and incline" to the first part of the strip. He stated that as he began slowing the airplane, the right wingtip stuck a tree located adjacent to the runway and the airplane immediately yawed 90-degrees to the right. The airplane exited the runway surface area, traveled down a small embankment, and impacted a group of small trees, which resulted in structural damage to both wings and engine firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident sequence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN3542V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Mimnaugh
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC