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June 9, 2012 · Cessna Aircraft 162 · N5211Y
Santa Ana, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft 162
Tail Number
N5211Y
Operator
Orange County Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA254
The pilot reported that just prior to touchdown the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which forced the airplane off of the runway heading. The pilot applied power to go around; however, during the transition to climb, the airplane collided with a taxiway sign, sustaining substantial damage to the side of the fuselage. The pilot continued the climb and returned to land without further incident. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just prior to touchdown the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which forced the airplane off the runway heading. The pilot applied power to go around; however, during the transition to climb, the airplane collided with a taxiway sign, and sustained substantial damage to the side of the fuselage. The pilot continued the climb and returned to land without further incident. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:22 PDT
Nearest AirportJohn Wayne Orange Country (0nm)
Runway19L
Runway Length2887 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Aircraft 162
Tail NumberN5211Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrange County Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Inc · O-200D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:24
Weather SourceWFAC