# NTSB LAX93LA232: Cessna 170B, N2962D, Escondido, CA, May 29, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 29, 1993, 09:45 local (16:45 UTC)
- Place: Escondido, CA
- Location: 33.1192° N, 117.0864° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Escondido, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.1192&lon=-117.0864&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 1, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 28394
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX93LA232
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28394/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA232

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. THE HIGH VEGETATION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - high vegetation
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT LANDED AT THE 1400 FT BY 50 FT  AIRPORT WITH FULL FLAPS.  UPON LANDING  THE PILOT APPLIED FULL BRAKING AND THE  AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT  WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE RIGHT TURN AND  THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER WHEN THE WHEELS  ENTERED INTO SOFT HIGH VEGETATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

## Factual narrative

On May 29, 1993, at 0945 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2962D, lost control during landing and exited the right side of runway 27 at Lake Wohlford Air Resort Airport, Escondido, California.  The pilot was completing a visual flight rules personal flight.  The airplane, registered to and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage.  The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.  The flight originated at Hesperia Airport, Hesperia, California, at 0900 hours.

The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, that he landed within 400 feet from the threshold with full flaps (40 degrees) extended.  He applied full brakes and the airplane veered to the right.  He then applied left brake and rudder, but without success.  The airplane exited the right side of the runway, and flipped over onto its back when the wheels sunk into the soft, 5-foot high vegetation.

The pilot indicated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures preceding the accident.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2962D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2962D), registered now, S/N 26905 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 170B
- Registry model: [Cessna 170B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b) (registry code 2072306) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 26905
- Airframe hours: 3911
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Charles J. Thomas
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 1, 1992, 48 hours before
- Departed: L26, HESPERIA, CA
- Airport: Lake Wolhford, runway 27, 1,400 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 70; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 3,154 total, 2,742 in this make and model, 18 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19930529015619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930529015619A), May 29, 1993: Cessna 170B, Escondido, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing roll. Ran off side of runway into soft ground and nosed over.

## Other investigations on N2962D (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX83LUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUG09), Dec 14, 1982: Cessna 170B (N2962D), Big Bear City, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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