Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR14CA026

Lodi, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N6942R

CESSNA T210 - H

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The solo student pilot reported that as he crossed the runway threshold, the airplane floated, touched down, and bounced a couple of times. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, impacted a small ditch and came to rest inverted. The airplane's vertical stabilizer and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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