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June 8, 2000 · Cessna 172M · N4422Q
Davis, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Davis, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N4422Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA187
The pilot set up for no wind short field landing, and about 3 feet above ground the flight encountered a right cross wind. The pilot said he, "...was too slow to recover, applied power for go around, but was too close to clear trees. The pilot did not report the accident until June 12, 2000, 4 days after it had occurred.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
Full Narrative
On June 8, 2000, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N4422Q, owned by a private individual impacted with tress at a private airstrip near Davis, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 local personal flight. The airplane received substantial damage. The private-rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight departed from Davis, at 0945. According to the pilot, "...[he] set up for no wind short field [landing], approximately 3 foot above ground [the airplane] was affected by a right cross wind, but was too slow to recover, applied power for go around, but was too close to clear trees." The pilot did not report the accident until June 12, 2000, 4 days after it had occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOutback Field (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN4422Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO