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April 6, 2011 · Cessna 172K · N46643
Bar Harbor, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bar Harbor, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N46643
Operator
Porcupine Islands Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA333
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was for his biennial flight review. During the approach to landing he used 20 degrees of flaps and side-slipped the airplane. However, while beginning the landing flare the airplane encountered a gust of wind and impacted the runway with all three landing gear. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the hangar, where he inspected the landing gear and noticed damage to the nose gear tire. According to the certified flight instructor the airplane landed relatively flat. Subsequent inspections revealed substantial damage to the lower left portion of the firewall. The wind about the time of the accident was from 300 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 19 knots, and was variable in direction from 270 degrees to 340 degrees. Both pilots reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was for his biennial flight review (BFR). During the approach to landing he utilized 20 degrees of flaps and side-slipped the airplane. However, while beginning the landing flare the airplane encountered a gust of wind and impacted the runway with all three landing gear. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the hangar, where he inspected the landing gear and noticed damage to the nose gear tire. According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI) the airplane landed "relatively flat." Subsequent inspections revealed substantial damage to the lower left portion of the firewall. The wind about the time of the accident was from 300 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 19 knots, and was variable in direction from 270 degrees to 340 degrees. Both pilots reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHancock County - Bar Harbor (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3253 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN46643
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPorcupine Islands Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC