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January 26, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N2621Z
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N2621Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA056
The pilot stated that during a hard landing, the airplane bounced and departed the runway to the east. The airplane impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies. The winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 18 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the accident airplane is listed as 15 knots. The calculated crosswind component for this landing, with an 18 knot gust, was 17 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the gusting winds and the crosswinds.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he made a hard landing to runway 18 (4,098 feet by 75 feet, concrete) and bounced the airplane. The airplane veered off the runway to the east and impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest on the left wing, the left main landing gear, and the nose of the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main spar was broken. Examination of the remaining systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. The winds at the time of the accident were reported by Johnson County Executive Airport to be from 210 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts to 18 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for a Cessna 172R is listed as 15 knots. The calculated crosswind component for this landing, with an 18 knot gust, was 17 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:58 CST
Nearest AirportJohnson County Executive Airpo (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4098 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN2621Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 30 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC