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April 5, 2012 · Cessna 172M · N6871H
Pottstown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pottstown, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N6871H
Operator
Fare Share
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA270
According to the pilot, the landing approach was normal. However, during touchdown, the airplane bounced, and the pilot decided to perform a go-around. He applied full power and inadvertently raised the flaps from 30 degrees to zero degrees. As the pilot increased the pitch of the airplane to perform the go-around, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway and settled into a grassy area. The airplane collided with a tree and sustained substantial damage to the wings and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the landing approach was normal. However, during the landing touchdown the airplane bounced and the pilot decided to perform a go-around. He applied full power and inadvertently raised the flaps from 30 degrees to zero degrees. As the pilot increased the pitch of the airplane to perform the go around, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway and settled into a grassy area to the left of the runway. The airplane collided with a tree which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHeritage Field Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3380 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN6871H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFare Share
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC