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July 2, 1994 · Cessna 172P · N97000

Newport News, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Newport News, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97000
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC94LA107

THE AIRPLANE WAS LANDING WHEN, ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, IT TOUCHED DOWN AND THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. THE LEFT WING DROPPED AND CONTACTED THE GROUND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED: 'DURING THE ACCIDENT, I SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHICH RENDERED ME UNCONSCIOUS.' CONSEQUENTLY, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE DOES NOT REMEMBER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain aircraft control.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 1994, at 1505 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N97000, operated by Flight International, of Newport News, Virginia, struck the ground while landing at Patrick Henry Field, Newport News. The airplane received substantial damage. The pilot and two passengers received minor injuries. One passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight which operated under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Accident Report, the pilot stated: ...I contacted the tower and received clearance to land runway 20. From this point until after the accident I have no memory. During the accident I sustained a head injury which rendered me unconscious. Additionally I have lost any memory of the transition period. My next moment of awareness was sitting on the grass on the field with the fire/rescue personnel The FAA reported witnesses observed the airplane touch down on runway 20, and then become airborne again. The left wing was then seen to drop and contact the ground on the left side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest off the left side of the runway. The pilot-in-command held a private pilot certificate. According to the NTSB Accident Report, he had a total time of 192 hours with 100 hours in the Cessna 172 and 3 hours in the preceding 90 days.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 EDT
Nearest AirportPatrick Henry (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length6526 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97000
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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