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May 4, 2008 · Cessna 177 · N29650
Bellefontaine, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bellefontaine, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N29650
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA120
The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane bounced twice and he elected to abort the landing. He said that after adding full power and retracting the flaps he lost directional control to the left. He stated that he tried to get the airplane back into the air but could not get sufficient airspeed and the airplane settled back to the ground and struck the airport perimeter fence. The pilot reported no mechanical failure or malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
Full Narrative
The airplane was damaged when it struck a perimeter fence during an aborted landing. The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane bounced twice and he elected to abort the landing. He said that after adding full power and retracting the flaps he lost directional control to the left. He stated that he tried to get the airplane back into the air but could not get sufficient airspeed and the airplane settled back to the ground and struck the airport perimeter fence. The pilot reported no mechanical failure or malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBellefontaine Regional (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN29650
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO