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April 28, 2008 · Cessna 172F · N5382R
White Plains, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
White Plains, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N5382R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA170
While on the instrument landing system (ILS) approach, the pilot of a Cessna 172F, acquired the runway visually. About 3 miles from the runway, he closed his flight plan and continued the visual descent to the runway. The pilot stated he could not see the four-light precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and he failed to monitor his descent path. The airplane descended below the glideslope, impacted the approach lights, and then the localizer antenna. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted prior to the runway threshold. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with the airplane prior to the accident. During the impact, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
While on the instrument landing system (ILS) approach, the pilot of a Cessna 172F, acquired the runway visually. About 3 miles from the runway, he closed his flight plan and continued the visual descent to the runway. The pilot stated he could not see the four-light precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and he failed to monitor his descent path. The airplane descended below the glideslope, impacted the approach lights, and then the localizer antenna. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted prior to the runway threshold. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with the airplane prior to the accident. During the impact, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:50 EDT
Nearest AirportWestchester County Airport (1nm)
Runway16
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5382R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind130° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC