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December 10, 2006 · Cessna 172R · N9421Z
Northhampton, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Northhampton, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N9421Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA046
While landing on the runway with a 10-knot right crosswind, the Cessna 172R bounced and drifted left. The pilot, who possessed 78 total hours of flight experience, stated, "I attempted to correct for the drift and resettle the aircraft on the runway, when it hit hard again." Subsequent inspections of the airplane revealed damaged propeller blades and a buckled firewall. The pilot reported 7 total hours of experience in make and model, and reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
While landing on runway 14, which was 3365 feet long and 50 feet wide, with a 10-knot right crosswind, the Cessna 172R bounced and drifted left. The pilot, who possessed 78 total hours of flight experience, stated, "I attempted to correct for the drift and resettle the aircraft on the runway, when it hit hard again." Subsequent inspections of the airplane revealed damaged propeller blades and a buckled firewall. The pilot reported 7 total hours of experience in make and model, and reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EST
Nearest AirportNorthampton Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length3365 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN9421Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC