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November 19, 2008 · Cessna 172RG · N941SM
Cleveland, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N941SM
Operator
Delta State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA071
The pilot was performing a solo flight in preparation for a commercial rating. After three uneventful touch-and-go landings, the number of airplanes in the pattern increased from two to four or five. The pilot sequenced himself between two other training flights and inadvertently failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Substantial damage to the wing strut crossover bulkhead resulted. The chief flight instructor for the university flight training program reported that the accident scenario will be incorporated into the curriculum for all students.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear selector-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a solo flight in preparation for a commercial rating. After three uneventful touch-and-go landings, the number of airplanes in the pattern increased from two to four or five. The pilot sequenced himself between two other training flights and inadvertently failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Substantial damage to the wing strut crossover bulkhead resulted. The chief flight instructor for the university flight training program reported that the accident scenario will be incorporated into the curriculum for all students.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest AirportCleveland Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN941SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC