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March 15, 2013 · Cessna 172M · N61756

Hendersonville, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N61756
Operator
Blue Ridge Sport Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA170

The student pilot stated that, during an attempted landing on runway 14, he “could not get the plane to settle on the ground.” About halfway down the runway, the airplane “ballooned,” and the student pilot elected to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power and decreased the flap setting in an attempt to gain altitude, but the airplane impacted power lines off the left side of the runway and came to rest on top of a hangar, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Reported wind at an airport 9 miles to the northwest of the accident location, about the time of the accident, was from 250 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.

Full Narrative

The student pilot stated that, during landing on runway 14, a 2,400-foot-long, 100-foot-wide turf runway, he “could not get the plane to settle on the ground.” Approximately halfway down the runway, the airplane “ballooned,” and the student pilot elected to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power and decreased the flap setting in an attempt to gain altitude, but the airplane impacted power lines off the left side of the runway and came to rest on top of a hangar, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Reported wind at an airport 9 miles to the northwest of the accident location, about the time of the accident, was from 250 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportW.N.C. Air Museum Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN61756
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Ridge Sport Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data