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June 17, 2018 · Cessna 172 N · N734RS
Fullerton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fullerton, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1977)
Tail Number
N734RS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC18LA079
The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The NTSB provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI. The NTSB does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket.
NTSB Probable Cause
The National Transportation Safety Board did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Full Narrative
On June 17, 2018, about 0730 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N734RS, sustained substantial damage following a loss of directional control and a runway excursion while landing at Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL), Fullerton, California. The airplane was registered to RI Flying Club Inc. and operated by the pilot, without their knowledge or consent, as a visual flight rules flight under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 when the accident occurred. The non-solo endorsed student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The NTSB provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI. The NTSB does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFullerton Muni (0nm SE)
Runway24
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN734RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time15:37
Weather SourceWFAC