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June 7, 2001 · Cessna 172M · N6863H

Nashua, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nashua, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N6863H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC01LA139

As the airplane was taxiing to the runway, the CFI noticed a "skip" in the engine. During the pre-take off run up, the left magneto was observed as running "rough." The CFI increased the engine power to 2,000 RPM and leaned the mixture until the "roughness" was gone. The airplane was then taxied to the runway for departure. During the takeoff climb, about 100 to 200 feet AGL, the "skip" in the engine was experienced again. With about 1/3 of the runway remaining, the CFI elected to abort the take off, and descended the airplane at a steep angle towards the runway. The airplane impacted the runway with the nose wheel, bounced back into the air, and departed the end of the runway. The airplane touched down a second time on the nose wheel in a grass area, flipped over and came to rest inverted. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane after the accident and noted no discrepancies with the engine or ignition system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On June 7, 2001, about 1810 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N6863H, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing at the Boire Field, Nashua, New Hampshire. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the CFI, as the airplane was taxiing to the runway, he noticed a "skip" in the engine. When the CFI and the student performed a pre-take off run up, the left magneto was "rough." The CFI increased the engine power to 2,000 RPM and leaned the mixture until the "roughness" was gone. The airplane was then taxied to the runway for departure. During the takeoff climb from runway 32, a 5,501-foot long asphalt runway, approximately 100 to 200 feet AGL, the "skip" in the engine was experienced again. With about 1/3 of the runway remaining, the CFI elected to abort the take off, and descended the airplane at a steep angle towards the runway. The airplane impacted the runway with the nose wheel, bounced back into the air, and departed the end of the runway. The airplane touched down a second time on the nose wheel in a grass area, flipped over and came to rest inverted. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane after the accident and noted no discrepancies with the engine or ignition system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 EDT
Nearest AirportBoire Field (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN6863H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Crew 2Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time22:10
Weather SourceWFAC

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