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May 29, 2004 · Cessna 172M · N73704

Worcester, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Worcester, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N73704
Operator
Amity Flight School
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA134

According to the pilot, while landing on runway 29, he crossed the threshold at an airspeed of 75 knots, to compensate for wind gusts. At an altitude about 25-30 feet above the ground, he felt all lift dissipate, and the airplane dropped to the pavement. The airplane then bounced on the runway, and the pilot heard the stall warning horn. He then applied full power and initiated a go-around. At the same time, the left wing dropped and the airplane impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 2004, approximately 1230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N73704, was substantially damaged while landing at the Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), Worcester, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, while landing on runway 29, he crossed the threshold at an airspeed of 75 knots, to compensate for wind gusts. At an altitude about 25-30 feet above the ground, he felt all lift "instantaneously go away," and the airplane dropped to the pavement "like a stone." The airplane then bounced on the runway, and the pilot heard the stall warning horn. He then applied full power and initiated a go-around. At the same time, the left wing dropped and the airplane impacted the ground. The winds reported at ORH, at 1254, were from 290 degrees, at 21 knots, gusting to 27 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN73704
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmity Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 21 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 28 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data