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May 12, 2001 · Cessna 172 · N1264U

Mcminnville, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcminnville, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N1264U
Operator
Right Approach Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA094

During a touch-and-go landing at McMinnville Airport, the aircraft's left wing contacted the runway surface. The pilot continued the flight to Troutdale, Oregon, the final destination of the cross-country flight. The student pilot of the airplane stated he was not aware that the airplane's left wing contacted the runway surface (runway 22) during the intermediate touch-and-go landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage the left wing, left wing spar and associated flight controls. The 1353 Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) at McMinnville, reported winds from 230 degrees true at 16 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while doing a touch-and-go landing.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 2001, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N1264U, sustained substantial damage during a touch-and-go landing at McMinnville Municipal Airport, McMinnville, Oregon. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country training flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The airplane is registered to Treetop Aviation, Inc, and operated by Right Approach Aviation, Troutdale, Oregon. The student pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The round robin cross-country flight originated at Troutdale, Oregon, with intermediate stops at Corvallis, and McMinnville, Oregon. During a touch-and-go landing at McMinnville Airport (runway 22), the aircraft's left wing contacted the runway surface. The pilot continued the flight to Troutdale, Oregon, the final destination of the cross-country flight. In a written statement dated May 21, the pilot stated that he had overcorrected for the crosswind, and the airplane touched down "...a little hard." The pilot of the airplane stated he was not aware that the airplane's left wing contacted the runway surface during the intermediate touch-and-go landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage the left wing. . The 1353 Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) at McMinnville, reported winds from 230 degrees true at 16 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PDT
Nearest AirportMc Minnville Muni (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5420 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN1264U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRight Approach Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind212° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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