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June 14, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N6017J
Cortez, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cortez, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N6017J
Operator
Fly Corona
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA392
The pilot said he made three prior attempts to land but aborted each landing due to the gusty cross wind conditions. On the fourth attempt, the airplane "ballooned" during the landing flare and encountered a strong wind gust. The pilot was unable to maintain control and the airplane landed hard on the nose wheel. A review of photographs taken of the airplane immediately after the accident revealed that the noswheel was pushed up and into the cockpit, which substantially damaged the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said he made three prior attempts to land but aborted each landing due to the gusty crosswind conditions. On the fourth attempt, the airplane "ballooned" during the landing flare and encountered a strong wind gust. The pilot was unable to maintain control and the airplane landed hard on the nose wheel. A review of photographs taken of the airplane immediately after the accident revealed that the nose wheel was pushed up and into the cockpit, which substantially damaged the firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 MDT
Nearest AirportCortez Municipal (0nm)
Runway33
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN6017J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly Corona
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC