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May 28, 2003 · Cessna 172P · N6512K

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N6512K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA097

According to the student pilot, during the second touch-and-go landing on runway 32, the airplane veered off the runway into the grass and subsequently collapsed the right main landing gear. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right main gear was bent aft, and the right horizontal stabilizer was curled upwards. No mechanical or flight control problems were reported by the student pilot prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On May 28, 2003, at 1755 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N6512K, registered to and operated by the FAA Employee Flying Club, collided with the runway during a landing at Dresden Airport, Newnan, 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 sustained substantial damage, and the student pilot was not injured. The flight departed Dresden Airport, Newnan, Georgia, on May 28, 2003, at 1700. According to the student pilot, during the second touch and go landing on runway 32, the airplane bounced. As the student attempted to adjust the flare for the second touchdown, he encounter a wind gust from 090 degree. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway into the grass. The student pilot further stated that the airplane rolled about 100 feet crossing a taxiway, striking a sign before the right main landing gear buckled and the airplane came to a stop after rotating 90 degrees. Examination of the airplane revealed the right main gear was bent aft, and the right horizontal stabilizer was curled upwards. No mechanical or flight control problems were reported by the student pilot prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan Coweta County (1nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN6512K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data