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January 22, 2012 · Cessna 172M · N64270
Richland, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richland, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N64270
Operator
Kennewick Aircraft Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA079
During a solo flight, the student pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the third landing, the pilot did not pitch the nose up sufficiently, and the airplane touched down and began to porpoise and wheelbarrow on the nose wheel. He attempted to steer the airplane back toward the centerline of the runway but was unsuccessful, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. As the airplane left the pavement, it hit a snow berm and nosed over onto its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 was practicing normal touch-and-go landings. On the third landing, the pilot did not pitch the nose up sufficiently and the airplane began to porpoise and wheelbarrow on the nose wheel. The student pilot attempted to steer the airplane back towards the centerline of the runway, but was unsuccessful and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. As the airplane left the pavement, it hit a snow berm and it nosed over onto its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PST
Nearest AirportRichland Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN64270
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKennewick Aircraft Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC