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June 13, 2010 · Cessna 172 · N5720A
Cascade, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cascade, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5720A
Operator
Ward Leigh C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA327
The pilot reported that after an uneventful landing, the airplane drifted approximately 20 feet to the left of the runway centerline during the landing roll on the gravel and turf runway. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline just as the airplane’s nose landing gear dropped into a large unnoticed hole. The airplane came to an immediate stop and sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after an uneventful landing, the airplane drifted approximately 20 feet to the left of the runway centerline during the landing roll on a gravel and turf runway. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline just as the airplane’s nose landing gear dropped into a large unnoticed hole. The airplane came to an immediate stop and sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSulphur Creek (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5720A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWard Leigh C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 Series · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 41 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC