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November 17, 2008 · Cessna 172 S · N2439Z
Bedford, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bedford, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N2439Z
Operator
Executive Flyers Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA063
The student pilot of the Cessna 172 departed on his first solo flight after successfully completing an instructional flight with his instructor. The pilot chose to abort his first touch-and-go landing attempt on runway 29 due to winds and returned for another attempt. The airplane touched down on the centerline, but "weather-vaned" off the left side of the runway where it struck runway lights and a taxiway sign. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane. The winds reported at the accident site 18 minutes after the accident were from 250 degrees at 8 knots. Thirty six minutes after the accident, the winds reported were from 230 degrees at 7 knots gusting to 16 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-(general)-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot of the Cessna 172 departed on his first solo flight after successfully completing an instructional flight with his instructor. The pilot chose to abort his first touch-and-go landing attempt on runway 29 due to winds and returned for another attempt. The airplane touched down on the centerline, but "weather-vaned" off the left side of the runway where it struck runway lights and a taxiway sign. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane. The winds reported at the accident site 18 minutes after the accident were from 250 degrees at 8 knots. Thirty six minutes after the accident, the winds reported were from 230 degrees at 7 knots gusting to 16 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EST
Nearest AirportLawrence G. Hanscom Field (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN2439Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Flyers Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 21 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time17:38
Weather SourceWFAC