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February 28, 2025 · Cessna 120 · N3080N
Arcadia, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arcadia, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 120 (1947)
Tail Number
N3080N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA140
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that she encountered a “thermal” while attempting to land, which deflected the tail of the airplane off the runway centerline. As she was attempting to realign the airplane, it departed the right side of the runway and impacted a concrete drainage culvert, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that she encountered a “thermal” while attempting to land, which deflected the tail of the airplane off the runway centerline. As she was attempting to realign the airplane, it departed the right side of the runway and impacted a concrete drainage culvert, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:47 EST
Nearest AirportArcadia Muni (0nm ENE)
Runway24
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN3080N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time16:22
Weather SourceWFAC