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June 13, 1994 · Cessna 177 · N2867X
Watonga, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Watonga, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2867X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA194
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND THE PASSENGER REPORTED ENCOUNTERING A WIND SHEAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A STRONG DOWNDRAFT, WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO RUNWAY 17. THE PILOT ADDED POWER BUT THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR STRUCK A BARBED WIRE FENCE, AND THE AIRPLANE LANDED HARD SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD. THE WIND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED FROM 200 DEGREES AT 22 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 29 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH, HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE FENCE. A FACTOR WAS THE WEATHER.
Full Narrative
On June 13, 1994, at 1145 central daylight time, a Cessna 177, N2867X, was substantially damaged while landing near Watonga, Oklahoma. The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot stated that a wind shear, accompanied by a strong downdraft, was encountered while on short final to runway 17 at the Watonga Airport. The pilot added that "power was applied to make the runway, and as the airplane flared, the horizontal stabilator struck a barbed wire fence." The pilot further stated that the contact with the fence forced the main landing gear to impact on a dirt road short of the runway threshold. Wind was from 200 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 29.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWatonga Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4220 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2867X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 22 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO