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September 16, 2007 · Cessna 177RG · N1844Q
Compton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Compton, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N1844Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA276
The airplane landed hard, ballooned into the air, and rotated on its wing before coming to rest 180 degrees from its original direction of travel. The pilot reported that he was caught by a gust of wind during the landing flare. A witness to the accident reported that the airplane landed hard. When it came back down, the propeller blades struck the runway, and the airplane "cartwheeled" around 180 degrees. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had configured the airplane for landing with full flaps. As he flared to land, a sudden gust of wind flipped the airplane over onto the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot reported to the FAA that he had flared for landing at 65 knots. He was about 2 to 3 feet agl when the airplane spun around, and came to rest facing the runway. A witness to the accident, a CFI, told the FAA that the airplane landed hard, and ballooned into the air in a nose high attitude. When it came back down, the propeller blades struck the runway, and the airplane "cartwheeled" around 180 degrees from its direction of travel. He noted that the winds were calm at the time.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCompton/Woodley Airport (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length3322 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN1844Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC