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September 16, 2012 · Cessna 172N · N8293E
Eloy, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eloy, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N8293E
Operator
Luna Thomas R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA425
The pilot stated that he had difficulty activating the pilot-controlled lighting at the airport, which resulted in the airplane entering the base leg of the traffic pattern higher and closer to the runway than normal. The airplane was high and fast on final and landed at the midfield point. The pilot landed the airplane hard on the nose wheel and porpoised at least twice while attempting to complete the landing. Postaccident examination revealed damage to the airplane's firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that difficulty activating the pilot controlled lighting at the airport resulted in entering the base leg of the traffic pattern higher and closer to the runway than normal. He was high and fast on final, and landed at the midfield point. He landed the airplane hard on the nose wheel and porpoised at least twice while attempting to complete the landing. Post flight inspection revealed damage to the airplane's firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:10 MST
Nearest AirportEloy Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN8293E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLuna Thomas R
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 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind315° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time04:15
Weather SourceWFAC