# NTSB MKC84LA141: Cessna 120, N76450, Larchwood, IA, May 15, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 14, 1984, 20:40 local (May 15, 1984, 01:40 UTC)
- Place: Larchwood, IA
- Coordinates: 43.450675, -96.430198 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.4507&lon=-96.4302&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33683
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA141
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33683/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA141

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
  - go-around - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - recovery from bounced landing - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - remedial action - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER BOUNCING OFF THE RWY DURING LANDING. THE PLT SAID HE LANDED LONG AND FAST AND WAS FEELING APPREHENSIVE; WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED HE RELEASED BACK PRESSURE ON THE STICK WHICH CAUSED A GREATER BOUNCE AND AN EXCURSION OFF THE RWY. THE PLT USED BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT RECOMMENDS DUAL TRAINING FOR INEXPERIENCED PLTS WHO HAD LITTLE RECENT FLYING EXPERIENCE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N76450](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76450), registered now, S/N 10882, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 120
- Registry model: [Cessna 120](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-120) (registry code 2071402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 0882
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-85-12 85 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Gary Barbato
- Registered owner: 07
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: YOO, LARCHWOOD, IA
- Airport: YOO, Zangger, runway 17, 2,309 × 23 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 109 total, 23 in this make and model, 39 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 100° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 7,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: FSD, 20 nm away

## 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 19840514119349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840514119349A), May 14, 1984: Cessna 120, Larchwood, IA, Substantial damage. Bounced on landing. Left the runway and nosed over when brakes were applied. No check out after long inactivity.

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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