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June 19, 2002 · Cessna 172M · N9089H

Telluride, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Telluride, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9089H
Operator
Christopher J Lang
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN02LA060

The pilot reported he flew the final approach at too fast an airspeed. The pilot said, "As a result of this extra speed, I porpoised on landing." An examination of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall and a propeller blade. No other anomalies were revealed.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porpoise encountered during the landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action resulting in the damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 2002, at 1030 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N9089H, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard touch and go landing at the Telluride Regional Airport, Telluride, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal, cross-country flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and passenger on board reported no injuries. The flight originated at Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 0800. Following the hard landing, the airplane returned to and landed at Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot reported he flew the final approach at Telluride at too fast an airspeed. The pilot said, "As a result of this extra speed, I porpoised on landing." An inspection of the airplane was performed at Albuquerque. The inspection showed that the bottom and center right side of the airplane's firewall was wrinkled. The outer 2-1/2 inches of one propeller blade was bent aft 40 degrees. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's engine, engine controls, and other systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTelluride Regional Airport (0nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length6870 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9089H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristopher J Lang
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data