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May 10, 2008 · Cessna 172 · N8103E

Big Timber, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Big Timber, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8103E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA132

The student pilot had finished his flight lesson and was returning solo to his departure airport. He observed the windsock and noted that the wind was directly down the runway at approximately 15 to 20 knots. The pilot said that as he entered the flare, he was slow and the left wing stalled, then dropped, and, the left wing and main landing gear touched the runway. The student pilot applied power and the airplane ended up approximately 90 degrees to the runway and 8 feet above ground level, off of the runway surface. The left wing then collided with the windsock pole and sustained substantial damage. No mechanical anomalies were noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Runway/landing area condition-Not specified

Full Narrative

The student pilot had finished his flight lesson and was returning solo to his departure airport. He observed the windsock and noted that the wind was directly down the runway and approximately 15 to 20 knots. The pilot said that as he entered the flare, he was slow and the left wing stalled, then dropped, and, the left wing and main landing gear touched the runway. The student pilot applied power and the airplane ended up approximately 90 degrees to the runway and 8 feet above ground level, off of the runway surface. The left wing then collided with the windsock pole and sustained substantial damage. No mechanical anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBig Timber Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5282 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8103E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-300-A · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 23 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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