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December 2, 1994 · Cessna 172J · N12395
Batavia, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Batavia, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172J
Tail Number
N12395
Operator
Hammond Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA038
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING FLARE ON RUNWAY 22, THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED RIGHT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE THEN CROSSED A DITCH AND A TAXIWAY BEFORE COMING TO REST WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUGHDOWN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
On December 2, 1994, about 1520 eastern standard time, N12395, a Cessna 172J airplane, a personal flight, collided with the ground during landing at Clermont County Airport, Batavia, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions existed. The certificated private pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The departure point was Tapin, West Virginia. The flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported, "I came in over the numbers on centerline and about three feet from landing, (the airplane) went to the right." According to the FAA, during the landing flare on runway 22, the airplane drifted right and the right wing dragged the ground. The airplane went off the right side of and perpendicular to the runway. The airplane crossed a ditch and a taxiway before it came to a stop about 400 feet off the side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EST
Nearest AirportClermont County (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3705 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172J
Tail NumberN12395
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHammond Aviation
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 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO