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March 18, 1994 · Cessna 172L · N7876G
Buena Vista, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buena Vista, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N7876G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA106
DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING TOUCHDOWN. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ASSUME CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, BUT 'WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION PRIOR TO STRIKING AN EMBANKMENT.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE STUDENT PILOT.
Full Narrative
On March 18, 1994, at 1130 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172L, N7876G, was substantially damaged during landing at Buena Vista Municipal Airport in Buena Vista, Colorado. The certified flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flight. In the Pilot/Operator report, the instructor pilot stated that the aircraft began to drift to the left off the runway during a touch and go landing. He further stated that the aircraft "ran off the runway, at which time I attempted to maneuver us back onto the runway." He added that he was "unable to correct the condition prior to striking an embankment." An examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical difficulties.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportBuena Vista Municipal (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN7876G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC