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November 20, 2006 · Cessna 172RG · N28RJ

San Diego, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N28RJ
Operator
Golden Wing Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07LA039

According to a report obtained from the airport manager, the airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during the flight. The pilot elected to return and land at the departure airport. After receiving a clearance to land from the tower (via light gun signal), the pilot prepared for landing and moved the landing gear handle to the down position. The landing gear dropped from their bays, but did not extend and lock into place. The pilot did not pump the emergency landing gear extension handle to lock the landing gear in the down position. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the main landing gear legs folded back into their retracted position. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer contacted the runway as the aircraft came to a stop in an upright position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left horizontal stabilizer. The reason for the electrical failure was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

An undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.

Full Narrative

On November 19, 2006, at 1715 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172RG airplane, N28RJ, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll on runway 28R at the Montgomery Field Airport (MYF), San Diego, California. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot through the Golden Wings Flying Club, El Cajon, California, under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The personal flight departed MYF at 1600. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed. According to a report obtained from the MYF airport manager, the airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during the flight. The pilot elected to return and land at MYF. After receiving a clearance to land from the tower (via light gun signal), the pilot prepared for landing and moved the landing gear handle to the down position. The landing gear dropped from their bays, but did not extend and lock into place. The pilot did not pump the emergency landing gear extension handle to lock the landing gear in the down position. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the main landing gear legs folded back into their retracted position. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer contacted the runway as the aircraft came to a stop in an upright position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left horizontal stabilizer. The reason for the electrical failure was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 PST
Nearest AirportMontgomery Field (0nm)
Runway28R
Runway Length4577 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN28RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGolden Wing Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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