ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360840
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| Date: | Saturday 12 February 1994 |
| Time: | 14:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7333G |
| MSN: | 17259033 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | New Cuyama, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Santa Monica, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was landing uphill on the private airstrip with a gusting left crosswind. The pilot said that he lost control after touchdown and the aircraft ground looped, damaging the wings and landing gear.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA123
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 11:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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