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August 3, 1993 · Cessna 172M · N80797
Manteo, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manteo, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N80797
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA140
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF THE LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A WIND CONDITION THAT THAT SHE BELIEVED WAS WINDSHEAR. SHE SAID THAT THIS RESULTED IN A NOSE HIGH PITCH ATTITUDE AND A DROP IN AIRSPEED. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND IT FELL NOSE FIRST AND COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY SURFACE. WINDS IN THE LOCAL AREA WERE REPORTED AT FIVE KNOTS WITH STRONG GUSTS. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED WITH THE AIRPLANE. THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE PILOT RECEIVING A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE OR DURING THE FLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING (INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION).
Full Narrative
On August 3, 1993, at 1630 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N80797, collided with the runway while attempting a landing at the Dare County Regional Airport, Manteo, North Carolina. The personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage and the pilot was not injured. The flight departed Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina, at 1615 hours. Reportedly, the pilot encountered a gust of wind during the touchdown phase of the approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDare County Regional (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3849 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80797
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC