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April 6, 2006 · Cessna 172-P · N54928
Cambridge, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cambridge, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172-P
Tail Number
N54928
Operator
Phoenix Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA088
According to the student pilot, during an attempted landing in a crosswind, the airplane began to drift to the right. He corrected with application of left aileron and right rudder, however, the left main landing gear tire contacted the ground. The airplane became airborne again and "weathervaned" to the left. The student pilot was unable to align the airplane with the runway, the airplane touched down a second time, veered left, departed the paved surface, and was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, during an attempted landing in a crosswind, the airplane began to drift to the right. He corrected with application of left aileron and right rudder, however, the left main landing gear tire contacted the ground. The airplane became airborne again and "weathervaned" to the left. The student pilot was unable to align the airplane with the runway, the airplane touched down a second time, veered left, departed the paved surface, and was substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:29 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172-P
Tail NumberN54928
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix Aviation
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 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 32 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC