No fatalities

Aircraft Noses Over After Runway Excursion During Go-Around Attempt

Camarillo Airport, CA, United States

On March 7, 2010, a CESSNA 172P operated by CHANNEL ISLANDS AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Camarillo Airport, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a crosswind landing, the pilot performed a go-around on the previous approach. On the second landing, after touchdown and flap retraction, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and nosed over in soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage.

Event Summary

The pilot conducted two approaches to the runway. The first approach was discontinued due to what the pilot described as a "stiff crosswind," and a go-around was performed. During the second approach, the airplane touched down on the runway. After touchdown, the pilot raised the wing flaps. The pilot then reported that the airplane was "buffeted around by wind" and applied power to initiate a takeoff.

Runway Excursion

As the airplane's speed increased, it veered left from the runway centerline and exited the runway. After exiting the runway surface, the airplane encountered soft terrain, which caused it to nose over. The nose-over resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer.

Environmental Conditions

The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were variable at 10 knots, with gusts to 18 knots. No wind direction was specified.

Mechanical Status

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensationPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Mar 2010 CESSNA 172P accident near Camarillo Airport, CA?

During a crosswind landing, the pilot performed a go-around on the previous approach. On the second landing, after touchdown and flap retraction, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and nosed over in soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 2010 CESSNA 172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Mar 2010 involved a CESSNA 172P, operated by CHANNEL ISLANDS AVIATION INC, at Camarillo Airport, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.