On May 8, 1994, a Cessna 172 (registration N8246B) operated by Wise, Jeffrey A. was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Ana, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, attributed to his limited experience in conventional gear aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot with limited experience on conventional gear aircraft lost directional control during the landing rollout, causing the plane to ground loop off the runway and sustain significant damage to the left wing and stabilizer.
What happened
The pilot reported that he made a normal main wheel touchdown on runway 19L. During the landing rollout, he lost directional control and the aircraft ground looped off the runway, damaging the left wing, wheel, and stabilizer. The pilot reported that he had only 15 hours of total experience in conventional gear aircraft.
Findings
The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight. Contributing factors included the pilot's limited experience with conventional gear aircraft, which may have affected his ability to maintain directional control during the rollout.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, attributed to his limited experience in conventional gear aircraft.
What happened in the 8 May 1994 Cessna 172 accident near Santa Ana, CA?
A pilot with limited experience on conventional gear aircraft lost directional control during the landing rollout, causing the plane to ground loop off the runway and sustain significant damage to the left wing and stabilizer.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 1994 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 May 1994 involved a Cessna 172, registration N8246B, operated by Wise, Jeffrey A., at Santa Ana, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, attributed to his limited experience in conventional gear aircraft.
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