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June 10, 2007 · Cessna 172D · N2579U
Halls Crossing, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Halls Crossing, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N2579U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA168
The pilot said that he was landing on a dirt road, which is utilized as a backcountry strip. He said he was landing with a tailwind, and landed long and with too high of an airspeed. He said the road turned, and the airplane departed the road and encountered rough terrain. Subsequently the nose wheel bent aft, the left wing was bent aft, and the top of the left wing was wrinkled.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that he was landing on a dirt road, which is utilized as a backcountry strip. He said he was landing with a tailwind, and landed long and with too high of an airspeed. He said the road turned, and the airplane departed the road and encountered rough terrain. Subsequently the nose wheel bent aft, the left wing was bent aft, and the top of the left wing was wrinkled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN2579U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC