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September 25, 2010 · Cessna 172S · N5295Y

Franconia, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Franconia, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N5295Y
Operator
Air America
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA505

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to fly his relative in the traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff from runway 36, he remained in the traffic pattern and noticed personnel associated with gliders setting up for launches using runway 18. He was informed that the wind had shifted and opted to land on runway 18. The pilot reported that he made a higher approach than normal due to a glider being positioned at the threshold of runway 18. During landing, the wind shifted and he recognized that the airplane was not slowing. He initiated a go-around and just as the airplane was clearing a fence at the departure end of the runway, it encountered a downdraft and a gust. Despite the pilot applying aft elevator control, the airplane collided with the fence. The pilot continued the go-around procedure and looked outside the airplane noticing damage to a wheel pant; he thought the airplane appeared to be flying normally. Following an uneventful landing on runway 36, the pilot secured the airplane and inspected it for damage. The leading edges of both horizontal stabilizers, the bottom side of the left horizontal stabilizer, and the leading edge of the left elevator exhibited damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to fly his sister around the traffic pattern. After engine start he taxied to runway 36, and departed. Shortly after takeoff, he remained in the traffic pattern and noticed personnel associated with gliders setting up for launches using runway 18. He was informed that the wind had shifted and was picking up from the south. He returned for landing on runway 18, and reported the approach was a bit high due to a glider that was being positioned at the threshold of runway 18. About that time, the wind shifted from the north as he was landing to the south. He recognized that the airplane was not slowing and initiated a go-around. While about clear of a fence at the departure end of the runway, the flight airplane encountered a downdraft and a gust. He The pilot applied aft elevator control but a portion of the airplane collided with the fence. He continued the go-around and looked outside the airplane noticing damage to a wheel pant; the airplane was flying normally at that time. At that moment, the glider business operator said that the wind was now blowing from the north again and that they were switching back to runway 36. Following an uneventful landing the pilot secured the airplane and inspected it for damage. The leading edges of both horizontal stabilizers, the bottom side of the left horizontal stabilizer, and also the leading edge of the left elevator exhibited damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFranconia Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2305 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN5295Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir America
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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