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May 2, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N9623V
Canton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Canton, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9623V
Operator
Centerline Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA124
THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE, GUSTY WINDS, AND WINDSHEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND. AFTER DRIFTING LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE, HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER. DURING THE ATTEMPTED CORRECTION, THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE RIGHT, DEVELOPED A SINK RATE, AND THE AIRSPEED DECAYED. THE PILOT INITIATED A GO AROUND. THE SINK RATE WAS NOT ARRESTED WITH FULL POWER AND THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DESCEND AND TURN TO THE RIGHT. IT ULTIMATELY IMPACTED IN A LAKE ON A GOLF COURSE ABOUT 100 YARDS FROM THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND FOLLOWING AN ENCOUNTER WITH ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ON APPROACH.
Full Narrative
THE NEWLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE, GUSTY WINDS, AND WINDSHEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND. AFTER DRIFTING LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE, HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH RUDDER. DURING THE ATTEMPTED CORRECTION, THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE RIGHT, DEVELOPED A SINK RATE, AND THE AIRSPEED DECAYED. THE PILOT INITIATED A GO AROUND. THE SINK RATE WAS NOT ARRESTED WITH FULL POWER AND THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO DESCEND AND TURN TO THE RIGHT. IT ULTIMATELY IMPACTED IN A LAKE ON A GOLF COURSE ABOUT 100 YARDS FROM THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCANTON (0nm W)
Runway18
Runway Length3750 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9623V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCenterline 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 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC