Casualties unknown

1994-09-21: Cessna 152 (N6208B) — Dick Hodge — Petaluma, CA

Petaluma, CA, US

On September 21, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N6208B) operated by Dick Hodge was involved in an aviation accident near Petaluma, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after failing to obtain the proper airspeed and rate of descent during the approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing attempts, the pilot was high and fast, then after landing turned to avoid overrun and struck a hangar and parked vehicle. She believed a wind shift caused a downwind landing.

Approach and Landing Attempts

The pilot made several attempts to land. On the first three attempts, she was too high and too fast. On the fourth attempt, she remained high and fast but applied full flaps and slipped the aircraft during the approach.

Landing and Collision

After landing, she attempted to stop but realized insufficient runway remained. To avoid running off the end of the runway, she attempted to turn right. The aircraft struck a hangar located off the right side of the runway and a parked vehicle.

Pilot's Belief

The pilot believed that the wind direction shifted during the approach, resulting in a downwind landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02306. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.