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June 26, 2005 · Cessna 172L · N19681

Tangier, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Tangier, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N19681
Operator
Jed James
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA107

During landing on runway 2, the airplane struck a "bump" in the runway, and then bounced to approximately 10 feet. The pilot then added power and flared for landing. During the second touchdown, the airplane bounced again, and then encountered a wind gust, which blew the airplane to the left side of the runway. The airplane's left landing gear came in contact with the grass off the left side of the runway, the pilot "lost control," and the airplane impacted a mound of dirt.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 26, 2005, at 1715 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N19681, was substantially damaged while landing at the Tangier Island Airport (TGI), Tangier, Virginia. The certificated private pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight which originated at the Sussex County Airport (GED), Georgetown, Delaware. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, during landing on runway 2, the airplane struck a "bump" in the runway, and then bounced to approximately 10 feet. The pilot then added power and flared for landing. During the second touchdown, the airplane bounced again, and then encountered a wind gust, which blew the airplane to the left side of the runway. The airplane's left landing gear came in contact with the grass off the left side of the runway, the pilot "lost control," and the airplane impacted a mound of dirt. The winds reported at an airport 32 miles to the north were from 150 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportTangier Island Airport (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN19681
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJed James
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data