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March 6, 1993 · Cessna 172M · N20043
Romeo, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Romeo, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20043
Operator
Pontiac Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA105
THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES ON LANDING, AND EACH SUCCESSIVE TOUCHDOWN WAS FURTHER RIGHT OF CENTERLINE. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ENTERED SNOW OFF THE RUNWAY EDGE, AND THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED DOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES ON LANDING, AND EACH SUCCESSIVE TOUCHDOWN WAS FURTHER RIGHT OF CENTERLINE. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR ENTERED SNOW OFF THE RUNWAY EDGE, AND THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED DOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest AirportRomeo Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length4795 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20043
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPontiac Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 11 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC