Cessna 120
FAA incident reports · 341
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Accident 20100325030469ACessna 120 · Annapolis, MDAs stated by [privacy data omitted], PIC, he experienced engine power surge at 400 feet after takeoff from Lee Airport, runway 30. After pumping the throttle, the engine came back briefly then lost power completely. The decision was made to land in the…Incident 20100220027759ICessna 120 · Newport, VTOn 2-20-2010, pilot departed in N4181N from the lyndonville VT caledonia county airport (cda), en route VFR to the Newport VT state airport (efk), pilot then departed Newport airport and landed on lake memphremagog, the lake is also in the town of Newport.…Incident 20100131027849ICessna 120 · La Honda, CAPilot was conducting emergency landing practice in an open hay field. The field was softer than expected. The landing gear sank into the mud on landing roll out and the aircraft flipped over.Accident 20091101021289ACessna 120 · Moab, UTAfter two aborted takeoff attempts from a private dirt strip (mineral bottom) because of zero airspeed indication. The pilot attemtped a third takeoff. The pilot claims to have had a positive airspeed indicaton on this third attempt. The aircraft lifted off…Accident 20090716013239ACessna 120 · Morristown, TN(-23) Aircraft departed new tazewell municipal airport 3A2 at 1150 with pilot and instructor. Aircraft flew down runway 23 at Morristown moore-murrell airport kmor,lost engine on climb out at 15-25 feet AGL. Instructor landed aircraft on golf course. Aircraft…Accident 20080919849859ACessna 120 · Jesup, GA(-23) As reported by the pilot, after approximately one hour and twenty minutes of flight at an altitude of 3100 feet AGL the pilot noticed a film of oil beginning to accumulate on the windshield. Further examination by the pilot indicated the source of the…Incident 20080603839259ICessna 120(-23) On June 3, 2008 at about 1950 EST, pilot took off from GA80 (whispering pines airport) in conyers ga with one passenger for a local sightseeing flight. About 2 minutes into the flight, about 1 NM northeast of GA80 at about 2000' MSL, engine ran rough,…Accident 20061123029149ACessna 120 · Perryville, MO(-23) According to flight service that upon landing at K02 (Perryville Municipal Airport, Perryville, MO), the winds were variable at 5 knots. The pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the left, approaching the edge of the runway. The pilot stated that he…Accident 20060730017329ACessna 120 · Ashland, KY(-23) On July 30, 2006, aircraft N1981V departed from runway 28 @ kdwu airport. The pilot reported that during climb the engine sputtered and quit just past the departure end of runway. The pilot made a shallow left turn trying to get back to the runway. The…Accident 20060715025709ACessna 120 · Dallas, TX(-23) Taxied onto runway 13 in preparation for takeoff. Performed all preflight runup checks. Temp about 90, wind ssw @ about 7-9 mph, no clouds, clear. Advanced throttle for takeoff. At about 35 mph lifted the tail by pushing the stick fwd. The plane lurched…Accident 20060714015079ACessna 120 · Laporte, MN(-23) After takeoff, engine started to spit/splutter. Pilot landed aircraft, hit runway end marker and flipped aircraft. 07-10-06, pilot tried to fuel aircraft in walker MN. FBO fuel pump was inoperative and only received 1/2 gallon. Flew aircraft back to…Accident 20060114000659ACessna 120 · Hibbing, MN(-23) The airman departed from the sky harbor seaplane base (9Y5), eveleth, MN, at approximately 1300 central standard time (CST). The airman recalled that the frozen lake's surface was quite rough due to rutted vehicle and snowmobile tracks, causing the…Accident 20051118029649ACessna 120 · Woodstock, GA(-23) On 11/18/05 N57N a recently restored Cessna 120, departed air Acres (5GA4) on a part 91 personal flight with PIC [privacy data omitted] and aircraft owner [privacy data omitted] on board. The flight lasted approximately .5 hours and returned to air…Incident 20051020026229ICessna 120 · Hartford, CT(-23) The pilot stated that while taxiing off the runway he put on the brakes and a gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft and the aircraft went over on the nose.Accident 20050806015959ACessna 120 · Chiloguin, OR(-23) Pilot did not file a FAA flight plan, it is unknown if he received a weather briefing. Temperature at the airport was 96F, wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots. Field elevation ws 4517 feet. Density altitude at the time would have been approximately…Accident 20050731022799ACessna 120 · New Roads, LA(-23) Aircraft loss of control during after-landing roll-out due to gusty winds from local thunderstorm causing damage to windshield and wing. Subsequent severe weather while aircraft was at scene and wrecker operator removing aircraft from scene completed…Accident 20050505007919ACessna 120 · Elk River, ID(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] departed lewiston Idaho at 7:04 a.m. enroute to Elk River Idaho. Upon touch down at Elk River he lost directional control of his Cessna 120, N77377 s/n 11818 and ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft obtained…Incident 20050419010309ICessna 120 · Thermal, CA(-23) While taxiing N81044 during gusty wind conditions at Thermal Airport, aircraft groundlooped, exiting taxiway and nosed over.Accident 20041102028829ACessna 120 · Willimantic, CT(-23) Mr. Mosimann was receiving dual instruction for the purpose of adding airplane single engine land to an already existing commercial pilot certificate. Mr. Vanvoorhis was the instructor and pilot in command of the flight. Mr. Vanvoorhis stated that the…Accident 20040717018409ACessna 120 · Anchorage, AK(-23) The pilot in command landed on an off airport abandoned runway. As the aircraft decelerated after touchdown, the aircraft entered soft gravel causing the aircraft to be pulled off the roadway into the ditch into some willows and going upside down…Accident 20040228004039ACessna 120 · Red Bluff, CA(-23) Cessna 120, N3029N, came to rest inverted after a loss of directional control on landing at a Private strip near Red Bluff, California. The airplane was registered to a Private individual and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91.…Accident 20040221003749ACessna 120 · Merrill, WI(-23) On Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 1655 EST a Cessna CE-120, N73034, struck a rut in the snow with the right ski causing the aircraft to flip over while landing on the Wisconsin river approximately 5.75 miles northwest of Merrill, WI. The private pilot…Accident 20040125015359ACessna 120 · Lonoke, AR(-23) On January 25, 2004, at 1814 central standard time, a Cessna 120 tail wheel equipped single-engine airplane, N1961V, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power at the Country Air Estates Airport, near Lonoke,…Accident 20030527015269ACessna 120 · Plant City, FL(-23) On may 27, 2003, at 1245 EDT, a Cessna 120, N76494, registered to tony konack flipped the aircraft on landing at Plant City airport, (pcm), Plant City, Florida, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no…Incident 20030226001749ICessna 120 · Kent, WA(-23) Curtis langholz stated that he had been flying with a passenger and had landed at Crest park airport to deplane the passenger. After the passenger had deplaned, Mr. Langholz taxied back to runway 15 for takeoff. A short field takeoff was planned. On…Incident 20030102000299ICessna 120 · Shreveport, LA(-23) Pilot witnessed aircraft crash, found a cow pasture, landed the aircraft, applied too much brakes, aircraft rolled over on its nose with minor damage to the propeller. Pilot wrighted the aircraft and went to the accident site.Incident 20020929025759ICessna 120 · Spanish Fork, UT(-23) The pilot of a Cessna 120 (N1947V) was landing on runway 12 at Spanish Fork, Utah on August 29, 2002 when he lost control of the aircraft which went off the left side of the runway. As the pilot applied the brakes to stop the aircraft it went over on…Accident 20020906038039ACessna 120 · Brookfield, WI(-23) On September 6, 2002, at 11:15 cdst, while taxiing for take-off aircraft propeller struck grounds keeper. The grounds keeper received serious injuries to left arm and back. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft undamaged.Accident 20020816023449ACessna 120 · Missoula, MT(-23) Directional control lost during crosswind landing.Accident 20020430010829ACessna 120 · Racine, WI(-23) Aircraft lost power on approach to land at Racine, WI (rac). Attempts to restart failed. Aircraft landed on factory roof, crashed through block wall and came to rest on ground.Accident 20020317003959ACessna 120 · Deer Park, WA(-23) The pilot made an approach to runwa 34 using a slip to practice a x-w landing. The aircraft was in a normal attitude through the flare, but with the elevator only half-way back. The aircraft bounced about 3 fet into the air. The pilot stated she could…Incident 20020218003109ICessna 120 · Baton Rouge, LA(-23) Pilot landed with 10 knot direct crosswind, lost control of aircraft on landing. Examination of pilot logbooks and counseling conducted by operations inspector clyde o'neill.Accident 20010721016509ACessna 120 · Troutdale, OR(.19) On July 21, 2001, approximately 0900 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 120, N90077, collided with trees about seven miles east of Troutdale, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, received serious injuries, and the aircraft, which was owned…Accident 20010125000459ACessna 120 · Bar Harbor, ME(-23) On Thursday January 25, 2001, about 1630 EST, a Cessna 120, N3070N, collided with the ground shortly afer take-off, adjacent to runway 35 at the Bar Harbor airport (bhb). The Cessna was equipped with snow skis and the pilot was practing take-off and…Accident 20000914041929ACessna 120 · Iliamna, AK(-23) Upon landing the pilot over corrected the aircraft, veered off the runway, and flipped the aircraft over on its back. No injuries.Accident 20000913014509ACessna 120 · Arco, ID(-23) Student pilot lost control on landing at Arco, Idaho while on a solo cross country training flight. Weather forecast was for clear skys and calm winds. As the pilot arrived at Arco, he checked both wind socks on the ground and the AWOS at the airport.…Accident 20000909040509ACessna 120 · Sacramento, CA(-23) Engine quit during takeoff. (.4) during the takeoff climb the airplane lost power and collided with the tops of trees during the ensuing emergency landing. The pilot stated there were no mechanical anomalies noted with the preflight, or taxi to the…Incident 20000904024249ICessna 120 · Auburn, WA(-23)[privacy data omitted] was administering a flight review to aircraft owner [privacy data omitted] , who did not meet the PIC requirements of 14 CFR part 61.56(c). [privacy data omitted] Was manipulating the controls of the aircraft while demonstrating a…Accident 20000721036719ACessna 120 · Clintonville, WI(-23) Pilot aborted take-off from farm field, due to unacceptable rate of climb to miss power lines. Aircraft impacted road ditch damaging landing gear.Accident 20000703005759AN2146N · Toston, MT(-23) Pilot stated he got into a strong down draft and couldn't maintain altitude. He touched down on a road and there was a gate and cattle guard 200 ft. in front of him and he hit them and flipped over.Incident 20000107039599ICessna 120 · Boulder City, NV(-23)Pilot [privacy data omitted] on the 7th of January 2000, at 1500 local, while doing touch and go pattern work in Cessna 120, N77446, after take-off from rwy 27L, at Boulder City airport, at approx. 400 feet AGL, engine stumbled and began to run rough.…Incident 19990810029989ICessna 120 · Cadillac, MI(-23) Mr. David leland stated to me that he was flying to Wexford County Airport to take a check ride for his private pilot certificate. Upon landing on runway 07 Mr. Leland stated that the tail would not come down when the main gear touched down. After…Incident 19990716018729ICessna 120 · Andrews, TX(-5)N1972V, CE-120 enroute to EO2, lost power near Andrews, TX. Aircraft made an off airport landing. No damage to aircraft and no injuries to pilot, sole occupant. Pilot reported loss of oil pressure, high oil temperature and engine makeing metal to metal…Accident 19990624007529ACessna 120 · Chino, CAAcft ground looped on landing and sustained substantial damage. (.4)on the landing rollout the airplane veered to the left. An attempt was made to correct the travel to the left; however, a turn was initiated and the right wheel broke free. The right landing…Accident 19981226033849ACessna 120 · Omak, WAAcft lost directional control while doing touch and go landings. (.19) on December 26, 1998, approximately 1500 pacific standard time, a Cessna 120, N120L, registered to Douglas marsh and being flown by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when the…Accident 19981215033349AN77068 · Peachtree, GADuring first landing attempt, the pilot receiving dual instruction locked up brakes and acft nosed over.Incident 19980812028459ICessna 120 · Pinebluff, NC(-23) No narrative available.Accident 19980811029649ACessna 120 · Benton, KS(.19)On August 11, 1998, at 0830 central daylight time, a Cessna 120, N76884, operated by a commercial pilot nosed over while landing at the Benton Airport, Benton, Kansas. The pilot and passenter were not injured. The airplane was substantillay damaged. The…Accident 19971006045659ACessna 120 · Prince George, VA(.4) The private pilot departed a private grass strip for a local flight. As the pilot rotated the airplane 1000-1200 feet down the runway, it only climbed to 4 feet above the ground. After continuing down the runway for another 400-500 feet the pilot elected…Accident 19971004044659ACessna 120 · Mineral Wells, WVEngine quit on climbout from t and l. wing tip hit power line. Cartwheeled. Fuel inlet screen broke. Blocked intake
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