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December 13, 2001 · Cessna 172N · N73892

Broomfield, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73892
Operator
Mcair Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN02LA014

The pilot was making his third practice touch-and-go landing on runway 29R. While on final approach, the wind velocity increased, and he maintained "a little power." The indicated airspeed was 65 knots as he flared for landing. The airplane "dropped in" and bounced. He added full power in an attempt to reject the landing, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck two runway signs, and skidded to a halt. Recorded wind was from 270 degrees at 13 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On December 13, 2001, approximately 1255 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172N, N73892, operated by McAir Aviation, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during landing at Jeffco Airport, Broomfield, Colorado. The private pilot, the sole occupant aboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Broomfield approximately 1230. According to the pilot, he was making his third practice touch-and-go landing on runway 29R. While on final approach, the wind velocity increased and he maintained "a little power." The indicated airspeed was 65 knots as he flared for landing. The airplane "dropped in" and bounced. He added full power in an attempt to reject the landing, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck two runway signs, and skidded to a halt. Postaccident examination disclosed that both the left main and nose landing gears were torn off and the fuselage was buckled. Recorded wind was from 270 degrees at 13 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 MST
Nearest AirportJEFFCO (0nm)
Runway29L
Runway Length7004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73892
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcair Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 13 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data