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October 31, 2006 · Cessna 172M · N20931
Wakefield, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wakefield, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20931
Operator
Norfolk Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA019
While on a solo cross country flight in a Cessna 172M, the student pilot elected to divert instead of continuing with his planned flight after the airplane's radios began to operate intermittently and the electrical system failed. During the landing at the diversionary airport, the winds were gusting at 18 to 25 knots, though the winds had been originally forecasted to be favorable for his route of flight. During the landing the airplane lost "lift," touched down on the nose landing gear, and porpoised about three times before the student pilot was able to regain control. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed that it had incurred substantial damage. No anomalies with the electrical system were discovered.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
While on a solo cross country flight in a Cessna 172M, the student pilot elected to divert instead of continuing with his planned flight after the airplane's radios began to operate intermittently and the electrical system failed. During the landing at the diversionary airport, the winds were gusting at 18 to 25 knots, though the winds had been originally forecast to be favorable for his route of flight. During the landing the airplane lost "lift," touched down on the nose landing gear, and porpoised about three times before the student pilot was able to regain control. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed that it had incurred substantial damage. No anomalies with the electrical system were discovered.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportWakefield Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length4337 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20931
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorfolk Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourcePILO