NTSB investigations: Cessna 120, CA
72 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 120. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 4 |
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| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 4 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071402'))
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071402'))
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NTSB WPR27LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 120 · Death Valley, CANTSB WPR26LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR22LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · San Carlos, CAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR22LA072Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around as it encountered wake turbulence from a slow hover taxiing helicopter.NTSB WPR19LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Livermore, CAA partial loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB GAA17CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16LA525Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Davis, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the seatbelt anchor bracket.NTSB WPR16LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Lone Pine, CAThe fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip.NTSB LAX04CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Red Bluff, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a narrow runway. A contributing factor were the gusty tailwind conditions.NTSB LAX00LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing following a delayed takeoff in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the nonsuitable…NTSB LAX99LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chino, CAA preexisting fatigue fracture of the right axle.NTSB LAX97LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's excessive use of right rudder during the initial stages of the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB LAX95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Torrance, CAA blockage in the carburetor heat air duct which limited the effectiveness of the system's ability to prevent the formation of carburetor ice and resulted in a loss of power. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the recently plowed ground in the…NTSB LAX92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Sonoma, CAEngine failure due to a binding mixture control shaft. The binding mixture control shaft was the result of inadequate maintenance which allowed the accumulation of moisture and water in the carburetor to remain for an extended period of time causing rust and…NTSB LAX92LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Olancha, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall while on final approach. Factors were the high density altitude and the pilot's poor approach planning.NTSB LAX87LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Fresno, CAA Cessna 120 landed left of the runway on a rough dirt area and nosed over. The pilot indicated that the airport is not lighted. The runway is equipped with white reflectors and the taxiways are equipped with amber reflectors. The pilot stated he was unable…NTSB LAX87LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Columbia, CAAt the beginning of a local pleasure flight, the pilot lost control of the aircraft while practicing high speed taxiing for directional control for takeoffs and landings. Upon reaching liftoff speed, the power was reduced to idle. The aircraft swerved to the…NTSB LAX85FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Irwindale, CAA Cessna 120, N9058Y, & a Cessna 152, N65599, collided in midair in the practice area for el monte, CA. Arpt. The two aircraft had departed the controlled arpt within three minutes of each other. Both had one instructor & one student aboard. The Cessna 152…NTSB LAX83LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Long Beach, CAAccording to the pilot during rollout after landing he was making a right turn into a taxiway when a ground loop occurred. The left main gear was sheared during the ground looped and the left wing broke at the strut.NTSB LAX82DA107Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · San Andreas, CADuring a three point landing the aircraft started to ground loop. The pilot used rudder and power to recover but the aircraft ran off the side of the runway and struck a tree.NTSB LAX81FVM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Watsonville, CANTSB OAK77FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 120 · San Ramon, CANTSB OAK77DVD40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Santa Rosa, CANTSB LAX77FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Riverside, CANTSB LAX77FUG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Corona, CANTSB OAK76DVG39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Angwin, CANTSB OAK76FVM15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Morgan Hill, CANTSB LAX74DUG47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Apple Vly, CANTSB OAK74AP022Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 120 · Columbia, CANTSB OAK74DXQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Emigrnt Gap, CANTSB OAK73DVG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Fall Rvr Ml, CANTSB LAX72FUG57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Elsinore, CANTSB OAK72FVG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Redding, CANTSB OAK71DVG46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Auburn, CANTSB OAK71DVD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Novato, CANTSB LAX71DVA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Taft, CANTSB OAK70DVA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Turlock, CANTSB LAX70DUG34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Big Bear, CANTSB OAK70DVG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Franklin, CANTSB LAX70FUD06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Compton, CANTSB LAX70FUQ08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Santa Maria, CANTSB LAX70F0141Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Lancaster, CANTSB OAK70D0099Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Placerville, CANTSB LAX69D0316Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Corona, CANTSB LAX69D0157Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Westmorland, CANTSB OAK69D0088Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Oakdale, CANTSB OAK69D0013Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Angwin, CANTSB LAX68F0380Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Tehachapi, CANTSB LAX68D0185Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Corona, CANTSB LAX68D0143Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Helendale, CA