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April 22, 2001 · Cessna 177 · N3117T

Hampton, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hampton, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N3117T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC01LA103

The pilot stated that while landing on runway 20, as the airplane crossed over a tree line, the airplane's airspeed "shot up" momentarily to 105 mph, and then back to 80 mph. After encountering the "heavy turbulence," the pilot elected to perform a go-around; however, as the airplane began to climb, at a "best climb of 65 to 70 mph," the airplane would not ascend, and struck trees located about 50 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. After impacting the trees, the airplane descended, and came to rest on top of a stone wall. According to the Airplane Owners Manual, the obstacle clearance speed, with a 1/4 flap setting, was 67 mph. The winds reported at an airport located about 6 miles to the north of 7B3, at 1255, were from 280 degrees at 18 knots, gusts to 25 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the downdraft wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On April 22, 2001, about 1310 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 177, N3117T, was substantially damaged during a go-around from the Hampton Airfield (7B3), Hampton, New Hampshire. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According the pilot, he was landing on runway 20, a 2,100-foot long, turf runway. As the airplane crossed over a tree line, the airspeed "shot up" momentarily to 105 mph, and then back to 80 mph. After encountering the "heavy turbulence," the pilot elected to perform a go-around. As the airplane began to climb, at a "best climb of 65 to 70 mph," the airplane would not ascend, and struck trees located about 50 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. The airplane descended, and impacted two evergreen trees before coming to rest on top of a stone wall. According to the airplane Owners Manual, the published stall speed for the airplane in level flight, with a 1/4 flap setting, was 60 mph. The manual also stated that the obstacle clearance speed, with a 1/4 flap setting, was 67 mph. The winds reported at an airport located about 6 miles to the north of 7B3, at 1255, were from 280 degrees at 18 knots, gusts to 25 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EDT
Nearest AirportHampton Airfield (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width170 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN3117T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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