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February 7, 2011 · Cessna 172 M · N9622Q

Meriden, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Meriden, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N9622Q
Operator
Sky Jane
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA138

The student pilot stated that he executed a go-around on the first approach for landing at the destination airport and the second approach for landing was normal. As the airplane touched down, the wind pushed it to the right. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway and impacted a snow bank, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The student pilot stated that he was on his first solo cross country flight. He executed a go-around on the first approach for landing at the destination airport, and the second approach for landing was normal. He stated that as the airplane touched down, the wind pushed the airplane to the right. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway and impacted a snow bank,, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the airplane bounced, and that he was attempting to correct for a left crosswind. He also stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EST
Nearest AirportMeriden Markham Municipal (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9622Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Jane
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data