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May 24, 2008 · Cessna 172N · N75528
Blue Ash, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blue Ash, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N75528
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA139
On the student pilot's sixth practice landing approach, he pulled the throttle back and the engine went to full power. He pulled the mixture control out to stop the engine running at full power. He set up a best glide speed and determined that for the conditions present that the "approach would fall short of the runway." The wheels impacted electric wires and the airplane came to rest inverted. Federal Aviation Administration Inspectors examined the wreckage and found that the throttle cable end separated from the linkage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
Full Narrative
On the student pilot's sixth practice landing approach, he pulled the throttle back and the engine went to full power. He pulled the mixture control out to stop the engine running at full power. He set up best glide speed and determined that for the conditions present that the "approach would fall short of the runway." The wheels impacted electric wires and the airplane came to rest inverted. Federal Aviation Administration Inspectors examined the wreckage and found that the throttle cable end separated from the linkage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCincinnati-Blue Ash Airport (1nm)
Runway6
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN75528
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC