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May 27, 2012 · Cessna 172S · N21718

Page, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Page, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N21718
Operator
Westwind Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA232

The private pilot was flying the airplane and another pilot was acting as a safety pilot during the approach to landing. The flying pilot stated that he held the airplane in a left yaw during the final approach, and the safety pilot stated that he was looking through the airplane’s rear window at the airplane that was just behind them. The safety pilot said that he became concerned that the airplane behind them was flying too close and that he continued to watch as it overflew their position during the flare. When the safety pilot looked forward, he noticed that the airplane he was in was in a yaw condition, and the pilot had not aligned the airplane with the runway centerline for landing. The pilot attempted to correct the yaw during the flare, but the airplane landed in a side load condition on the left main landing gear and then veered off the left side of the runway. The safety pilot tried to take control of the airplane, but it continued into the ramp area and collided with two parked aircraft. The accident airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the main cabin, and one of the parked airplanes sustained substantial damage to its rear cabin and tail section. The accident pilots reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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

The private pilot was at the airplane controls during the landing approach. Another private pilot was present, and acting in the capacity of a safety/lookout. The pilot held the airplane in a yaw during the landing approach, while the safety pilot looked through the rear window in order to monitor another airplane, which was just behind them. The safety pilot became concerned that the airplane behind was flying too close, and watched as it overflew their position during the flare. He then looked forward and noticed that the airplane was still in a yaw condition, and not aligned with the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct the yaw during the flare, but landed in a side load condition on the left main landing gear, and the airplane subsequently veered off the runway. The safety pilot attempted to take control of the airplane, but it continued into the ramp area and collided with two parked aircraft. The airplane and one of the parked aircraft sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The pilots reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest AirportPage Municipal (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length5950 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN21718
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 23 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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