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February 11, 2024 · Cessna 172N · N737LU
Madera, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madera, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N737LU
Operator
Riya Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA089
The pilot reported observing a dark layer of cloud just after takeoff and decided to avoid and return to the departure airport. When the airplane main landing gear contacted the ground, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway and nosed over before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported observing a dark layer of cloud just after takeoff and decided to avoid and return to the departure airport. When the airplane main landing gear contacted the ground, the pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway and nosed over before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 PST
Nearest AirportPine Mountain Lake (1nm NNE)
Runway27
Runway Length3624 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737LU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRiya Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320-H2A0 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Basc · Unkn
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourcePILO