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June 9, 2020 · Cessna 172 N · N75989

Santa Barbara, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1976)
Tail Number
N75989
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA178

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced after touchdown. He applied full power to abort the landing and the airplane became airborne. The pilot then then changed his mind and landed the airplane on the remaining runway. After touching down the second time, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane departed the runway surface and collided with a fence. The wing spar and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced after touchdown. He applied full power to abort the landing and the airplane became airborne. The pilot then then changed his mind and landed the airplane on the remaining runway. After touching down the second time, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane departed the runway surface and collided with a fence. The wing spar and empennage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara (0nm N)
Runway15L
Runway Length4180 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN75989
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourcePILO

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