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October 24, 1993 · Cessna 172N · N317BB

Woodville, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Woodville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N317BB
Operator
Beaumont Wings
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA017

DURING FLARE FOR LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED RIGHT AND THE PILOT ADDED FULL POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE ATTEMPT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED INTO TREES OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On October 24, 1993, at approximately 1230 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N317BB, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during an attempted go around at Tyler County Airport, Woodville, Texas. The pilot was not injured, but his two passengers received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which departed from Beaumont, Texas, at 1150. The following is based on the attached Pilot/Operator report: When the airplane was flared for landing, the nose turned to the right and the pilot added power to go around. The nose then pitched up and the pilot felt resistance to nose down inputs. The aircraft touched down, struck a runway edge light, became airborne, and settled into trees off the right side of the runway. Examination of the aircraft by an Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no flight control abnormalities or other system or airframe pre-impact discrepancies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportTyler County (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN317BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeaumont Wings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data