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November 4, 2010 · Cessna 172S · N14511

Port Townsend, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N14511
Operator
Coastal Aviation Capital
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA037

During a planned full-stop landing, the airplane bounced back into the air after the initial touchdown and then settled to the runway a second time. Almost immediately after the second touchdown the airplane veered sharply to the left and departed the runway surface. Before the pilot could get the airplane to come to a stop its left wing struck a tree, resulting in the airplane spinning. The pilot said that the airplane had no mechanical or directional control anomalies, and that he should have executed a go-around when the airplane first bounced back into the air.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

During a planned full-stop landing, the airplane bounced back into the air after the initial touchdown, and then settled to the runway a second time. Almost immediately after the second touchdown, the airplane veered sharply to the left and departed the runway surface. Before the pilot could get the airplane to come to a stop, its left wing struck a tree, resulting in the airplane spinning around and coming to a stop. The pilot said that the airplane had no mechanical or directional control anomalies, and that he should have executed a go-around when the airplane first bounced back into the air.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportJefferson County International (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN14511
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoastal Aviation Capital
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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