Casualties unknown

Aircraft Runway Excursion and Collision with Hangar and Parked Car during Go-Around (N6339K)

Santa Paula, CA, US

On March 30, 1987, a Cessna 172P (registration N6339K) operated by San Val Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Paula, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After landing, the aircraft exited the runway to the left. The pilot initiated a go-around to avoid a hangar, but the left wing struck the hangar, then the aircraft hit a parked car before coming to rest.

Event Description

During a pleasure cross-country flight, the pilot noted the wind direction and speed as 060 degrees at approximately 16 knots before entering the traffic pattern. The pilot subsequently entered the pattern for Runway 4.

Sequence of Events

On final approach, the pilot performed a slip maneuver to maintain alignment with the runway. Upon touchdown, the right main landing gear contacted the runway first, followed by the left main landing gear. Approximately 300 feet down the runway, the aircraft departed the runway to the left. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft, which was heading toward a hangar about 300 feet ahead. The pilot added power and became airborne. The left wing then collided with the hangar at an estimated height of 18 feet above ground level. The aircraft then struck a parked car and came to rest next to the hangar.

Aftermath

The aircraft came to rest adjacent to the hangar after striking the parked car. No further details are available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Mar 1987 Cessna 172P accident near Santa Paula, CA?

After landing, the aircraft exited the runway to the left. The pilot initiated a go-around to avoid a hangar, but the left wing struck the hangar, then the aircraft hit a parked car before coming to rest.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Mar 1987 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N6339K, operated by San Val Flying Service, at Santa Paula, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30487. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.