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October 15, 2003 · Cessna 172H · N3760R

Manvel, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Manvel, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N3760R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04LA008

While landing on a grass turf runway, the pilot lost directional control and attempted a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the airplane stalled and impacted the terrain. The pilot stated the airplane touched down on the runway centerline, and then drifted to the left. The pilot attempted a go-around; however, shortly after the airplane became airborne, the left wing dropped and impacted the terrain. At the time of the accident, the airport manager reported the wind was a direct crosswind from approximately 110 degrees at 15 knots and gusting. On his NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Recommendation (How Could This Accident Have Been Prevented) section, the pilot reported, "Better control by pilot during crosswind landing."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2003, approximately 1500 central daylight time, a Cessna 172H single-engine airplane, N3760R, sustained substantial damage following a loss of control during an attempted go-around from the Wolfe Air Park, near Manvel, Texas. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and registered owner of the airplane, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed the Natchitoches Regional Airport, Natchitoches, Louisiana, at 1200, and was destined for Manvel. The multi-leg cross-country flight originated from the Roscoe Turner Memorial Airport, Corinth, Mississippi. According to an FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site and interviewed the 300-hour pilot, the pilot over flew runway 20 and elected to land on runway 2 (Runway 2/20 is a grass turf runway; 2,910 feet long and 80 feet wide). The pilot stated the airplane touched down on the runway centerline, and then drifted to the left. The pilot attempted a go-around; however, shortly after the airplane became airborne, the left wing dropped and impacted the terrain. The airplane became airborne again for approximately 150 feet, and then the nose, right wing tip, and right horizontal stabilizer impacted the terrain. The airplane came to rest upright approximately 30 feet from where the nose impacted, on a measured magnetic heading of 140 degrees. At the time of the accident, the airport manager reported the wind was a direct crosswind from approximately 110 degrees at 15 knots and gusting. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated the wind shifted to a straight crosswind at the time of touchdown. Subsequently, he lost control of the airplane, attempted a go-around, stalled, and impacted the terrain on the left side of the runway. On his NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Recommendation (How Could This Accident Have Been Prevented) section, the pilot reported, "Better control by pilot during crosswind landing." At 1453, the Clover Field (LVJ), Houston, Texas, automated surface observing system (ASOS), located 5 nautical miles northeast of the accident site, reported the wind from 110 degrees at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, sky clear, temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 57 degrees Fahrenheit, and an altimeter setting of 30.10 inches of mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWolfe Air Park (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length2910 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN3760R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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