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May 29, 2003 · Cessna 172N · N140PF

Hampton, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hampton, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N140PF
Operator
Peachtree Flight Center
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA098

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), a low pass was conducted to demonstrate crosswind landing drift control. During the low pass the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind, and the right wing tip impacted the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the runway. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were reported by the pilots prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low pass. A factor was gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 2003, at 1520 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N140PF, registered to KD Enterprises Incorporated and operated Peachtree Flight Center collided with the runway while conducting a low pass at Tara-Field, Hampton, Georgia. The instructional flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot/ certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot reported minor injuries. The flight departed Falcon Field, Peachtree City, Georgia, on May 29, 2003, at 1455. According to the CFI, during a flight demonstration on crosswind landing drift control, a low pass was conducted 50 feet over runway 24. During the low pass the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind, and the right wing tip struck the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the runway. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were reported by the pilots prior to the accident. At 1853, the nearest weather reporting facility recordered winds as 300 degrees at 19 knots with gust of 25 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EDT
Nearest AirportClayton County - Tara Field (0nm N)
Runway240
Runway Length4503 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN140PF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeachtree Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 19 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data