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June 9, 1992 · Cessna 172 · N9263H
Buffalo, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Buffalo, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N9263H
Operator
Mr George Stoner
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA105
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 01 A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO LAND HARD AND PORPOISE THREE TIMES. SHE ADDED POWER AND PULLED THE NOSE UP TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEARING THESE OBSTACLES, THE STALL WARNING HORN WENT OFF AND THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE FAA FOUND THE FLAPS EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES AND THE CARBURETOR HEAT 'IN THE ON POSITION.' THE PILOT HAD 3.3 HOURS OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DELAYED THE GO AROUND AND LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPEREINCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 01 A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO LAND HARD AND PORPOISE THREE TIMES. SHE ADDED POWER AND PULLED THE NOSE UP TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEARING THESE OBSTACLES, THE STALL WARNING HORN WENT OFF AND THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE FAA FOUND THE FLAPS EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES AND THE CARBURETOR HEAT 'IN THE ON POSITION.' THE PILOT HAD 3.3 HOURS OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Buffalo Suburban (1nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length2830 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN9263H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMr George Stoner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO