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March 5, 2011 · Cessna 172K · N84867
Ocracoke, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Ocracoke, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84867
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA181
The pilot reported that he maneuvered the airplane for an approach to the runway and was compensating for a crosswind. While over the approach end of the runway, about 20 feet above the ground, the airplane descended rapidly and touched down hard. As the airplane bounced back airborne, the pilot attempted to recover by applying full engine power and it started to accelerate. Before sufficient altitude was gained, the wind pushed the airplane to the left into bushes located about 30 feet off the runway. The airplane came to a full stop just short of mid field. The left side of the fuselage and left wing incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he maneuvered the airplane for an approach to the runway and was compensating for a crosswind. He said that while over of the approach end of the runway, about 20 feet above the ground, the bottom seemed to drop out and the airplane slammed onto the runway and bounced back into the air. To recover, the pilot applied full engine power and the airplane started to accelerate, but before sufficient altitude was gained the wind pushed the airplane to the left into bushes located about 30 feet to the side of the runway. The airplane came to a full stop just short of mid field. The left side of the fuselage and left wing incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions or any of the airplane’s systems prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportOcracoke Island (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length2999 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84867
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind149° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourcePILO