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May 21, 1999 · Cessna R172K · N1909V

Aurora, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, OR
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N1909V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA072

The pilot reported that the approach for the full flap landing was normal. The pilot stated that the flare was a little high, about ten feet above the runway, and the stall horn sounded about five feet above the runway. The pilot stated that as the main landing gear touched down 'firmly' with the airplane in a nose high attitude, he added full power. The airplane veered to the left side of the runway, and the flight instructor took over the controls to continue the go-around, not realizing that when the wing dipped down during the veering maneuver, it contacted the runway surface. During the downwind leg, the pilot noticed that the wing tip fairing was vibrating. The flight instructor continued in the pattern and landed without further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate remedial action, along with the flight instructors delayed remedial action were factors.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 1999, at 0900 Pacific daylight time, the pilot of a Cessna R172K, N1909V, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, failed to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing and the left wing contacted the runway surface at the Aurora State Airport, Aurora, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The flight originated from Aurora about one hour and 15 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot stated that he was receiving instruction for the instrument rating. The pilot reported that the first touch-and-go with about 30 degrees of flap extension was made without incident. During the second approach, the pilot was instructed to use full flap extension. The pilot reported that the approach for landing was normal. The pilot felt that the flare might have been "a little high" (approximately 10 feet above the pavement, and the stall horn sounded about five feet above the runway), and as the main landing gear touched down "firmly," the pilot initiated a go-around. The pilot stated that "I introduced full power as we were touching down, the nose remained high and we veered to the left side of the runway." The flight instructor took over the controls at this time to continue the go-around, not realizing that when the wing dipped down during the veering maneuver, it contacted the runway surface. While on the downwind leg, the pilot noticed that the wing tip fairing was vibrating. The flight instructor continued in the pattern and landed the airplane without further incident. After the airplane was taxied into the hangar, the pilot noted the damage to the outboard section of the wing and to the left side horizontal stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportAurora State (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN1909V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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