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June 5, 2021 · Cessna 120 · N1899N
Warwick, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Warwick, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 120 (1947)
Tail Number
N1899N
Operator
Njc120
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA240
According to the pilot, as he descended below a tree line on final approach to land, the airplane’s descent rate rapidly increased. He attempted to stop the descent by adding power and pitching up, but the airplane contacted the ground about 10 ft before the runway’s edge, on rough, slightly rising terrain. The left main landing gear wheel collided with the ground and separated from the gear strut. The airplane nosed down and continued across the ground before coming to rest in an upright position, partially resting on the left wing. The airplane’s left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he descended below a tree line on final approach to land, the airplane’s descent rate rapidly increased. He attempted to stop the descent by adding power and pitching up, but the airplane contacted the ground about 10 ft before the runway’s edge, on rough, slightly rising terrain. The left main landing gear wheel collided with the ground and separated from the gear strut. The airplane nosed down and continued across the ground before coming to rest in an upright position, partially resting on the left wing. The airplane’s left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportWarwick Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway21R
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN1899N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNjc120
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC