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April 26, 2013 · Cessna 172P · N96178

Davis, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2013
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Davis, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N96178
Operator
Mclean Holding Group
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA218

At the end of a cross-country flight, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for the 3,000-foot-long by 40-foot-wide runway at the residential airpark. The pilot stated that because he was concerned about the houses located near the runway, he approached the runway higher and faster than he normally would. As a result, the airplane touched down near the runway mid-point. When he realized that insufficient distance remained to stop the airplane, the pilot aborted the landing. During the subsequent climb, the pilot heard the stall warning sound and decreased the pitch attitude to gain airspeed. About that time, the airplane struck trees beyond the departure end of the runway and impacted the ground in a nose-down attitude, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine what would have precluded normal operation and that his decision to abort the landing was “about 5 seconds too late.”

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.

Full Narrative

At the conclusion of the cross-country flight, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for the 3,000-foot long by 40-foot wide runway at the residential airpark. The pilot was concerned by the houses located near the runway, so he approached higher and faster than was customary. The airplane subsequently touched down near the runway mid-point, and realizing that insufficient distance remained to stop the airplane, the pilot aborted the landing. During the climb the pilot heard the stall warning sound and decreased the pitch attitude to gain airspeed. About that time the airplane struck trees beyond the departure end of the runway and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine what would have precluded normal operation, and that his decision to abort the landing was “about 5 seconds too late.”

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EDT
Nearest AirportWindwood Fly-In Resort Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN96178
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMclean Holding Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 36 C
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data