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July 11, 1992 · Cessna 172 · N8348B
Auburn, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8348B
Operator
Snodgrass Randall W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA153
THE DUAL STUDENT WAS PRACTICING WHEEL LANDINGS WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN, AND BEGAN TO SWERVE OFF THE RWY ON THE SECOND TOUCHDOWN. THE CFI TOOK THE CONTROLS, ALLIGNED THE ACFT WITH THE RWY AND APPLIED HARD BRAKING. THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON THE RWY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES BY THE CFI. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO TOUCHDOWN PROPERLY.
Full Narrative
THE DUAL STUDENT WAS PRACTICING WHEEL LANDINGS WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN, AND BEGAN TO SWERVE OFF THE RWY ON THE SECOND TOUCHDOWN. THE CFI TOOK THE CONTROLS, ALLIGNED THE ACFT WITH THE RWY AND APPLIED HARD BRAKING. THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportAuburn Municipal (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8348B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSnodgrass Randall W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC