No fatalities

Runway Departure and Ground Loop During Landing Roll

Colville, WA, United States

On May 15, 2014, a CESSNA 120 was involved in an aviation accident near Colville, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that an airplane drifted left during the landing roll, prompting an over-correction with right rudder. The aircraft veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and sustained substantial left wing damage.

Incident Description During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the airplane drifted to the left. In response, the pilot applied right rudder, which resulted in an over-correction. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway to the right and entered a ground loop. As a result of the incident, the left wing contacted the surface and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 2014 CESSNA 120 accident near Colville, WA?

A pilot reported that an airplane drifted left during the landing roll, prompting an over-correction with right rudder. The aircraft veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and sustained substantial left wing damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 2014 CESSNA 120 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 2014 involved a CESSNA 120, at Colville, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.