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May 23, 2013 · Cessna 172M · N8879V
Truckee, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Truckee, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N8879V
Operator
Belknap Ronald L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA241
The pilot reported that he was making his first landing of the summer season on a high mountain dirt/turf airstrip. The airplane touched down left of centerline, which sloped to the left. The pilot was unable to correct back to the right before the left wing struck a pine tree next to the airstrip. The airplane spun to the left and skidded sideways when the right wing contacted the surface. Both wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was making his first landing of the summer season on a high mountain dirt/turf airstrip. The airplane touched down left of centerline, which sloped to the left. The pilot was unable to correct back to the right before the left wing struck a pine tree next to the airstrip. The airplane spun to the left and skidded sideways when the right wing contacted the surface. Both wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length1250 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN8879V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBelknap Ronald L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 10 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:45