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May 19, 2001 · Cessna 172 · N4053F

Rogersburg, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rogersburg, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N4053F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA098

The pilot reported that while on short final to a remote landing strip, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind. The pilot tried to abort the landing, however, there was not sufficient airspeed for the go-around. The airplane touched down on the main landing gear in a yawed attitude to the direction of travel. When the nose wheel touched, it collapsed and the right wing contacted the surface. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A tailwind was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 19, 2001, approximately 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N4053F, registered to and operated by the private pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with the terrain during the landing roll at a private mountain airstrip near Rogersburg, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated from Lewiston, Idaho, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that while on final approach (up river) and about 10 to 15 feet above ground level, the wind suddenly shifted to a quartering tailwind from the left. The pilot tried to abort the landing, however, there was not sufficient airspeed for the go-around. The airplane touched down on the main landing gear in a yawed attitude to the direction of travel. When the nose wheel touched, it collapsed and the right wing contacted the surface. The airplane turned sideways and the left wing also contacted the surface before the airplane came to a stop. The pilot reported that another aircraft landed just prior to his approach. This pilot reported to the accident pilot that for his landing, the wind direction was down the runway at about five to six knots. The Washington Pilots Association reported that this airstrip just opened on the same day as this accident. The report indicated that the airstrip was in good condition, and there was a warning about mowing equipment in the area. The report also indicated that the airstrip is 1,500 feet in length and at an elevation of 850 feet mean sea level. Cautions were indicated for winds coming out of Hells Canyon and the Grande Ronde, which could give the worst combination of head, tail, and crosswind, all at the same time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportRogersberg (0nm)
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN4053F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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