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August 30, 2008 · Cessna 172 · N6478E
Newton, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newton, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6478E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA303
According to the pilot of the Cessna 172, the purpose of the cross-country flight was to move the airplane away from the potential path of a hurricane. While on the final leg of the approach, the airplane was configured with "30 degrees of flaps, the descent rate and airspeed were normal." While in the flare, the right main landing gear and right wingtip impacted the runway, damaging the wing spar. Subsequently, the nose wheel collapsed damaging the firewall, and the airplane skidded approximately 100 feet down runway 31. The winds reported about the time of the accident, approximately 22 miles to the east, were 030 degrees at 6 knots, with no wind gusts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Nose/tail gear attach section-Capability exceeded
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the Cessna 172, the purpose of the cross-country flight was to move the airplane away from the potential path of a hurricane. While on the final leg of the approach, the airplane was configured with 30 degrees of flaps, and "the descent rate and airspeed were normal." While in the flare, the right main landing gear and right wingtip impacted the runway, damaging the wing spar. Subsequently, the nose wheel collapsed, damaging the firewall, and the airplane skidded approximately 100 feet down runway 31. The winds reported about the time of the accident, approximately 22 miles to the east, were 030 degrees at 6 knots with no wind gusts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportJames H Easom Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6478E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · 0-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC