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January 12, 2023 · Cessna 180K · N2875K
Agua Caliente Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Agua Caliente Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180K (1979)
Tail Number
N2875K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA088
The pilot reported that he announced his position on the common traffic advisory frequency while inbound to land on his destination runway. Just prior to touchdown, the pilot observed an airplane landing directly in his path from the opposite end of the runway. To avoid a collision, the pilot added power and attempted to climb to the left, but impacted a berm, nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he announced his position on the common traffic advisory frequency while inbound to land on his destination runway. Just prior to touchdown, the pilot observed an airplane landing directly in his path from the opposite end of the runway. To avoid a collision, the pilot added power and attempted to climb to the left, but impacted a berm, nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportAgua Caliente Springs (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN2875K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U17 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC