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January 25, 2014 · Cessna 172N N · N738LQ

Boulder, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Boulder, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172N N (1977)
Tail Number
N738LQ
Operator
Journeys Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA123

The pilot flew a round robin cross-country flight to practice touch and go landings at nearby airports. At one airport, he aborted the landing due to "moderate to severe turbulence on final." During the approach to the destination airport, he aborted his first approach due to strong winds and turbulence and decided to go around. During his second approach, the airplane lost about 200 feet of altitude following a downdraft. The pilot applied full throttle to gain airspeed. A wind gust lifted the airplane's right wing and the pilot applied full right aileron. The airplane's left wing, the left main landing gear, and the nose landing gear impacted terrain where the airplane skidded for 100 to 150 feet and sustained substantial wing damage. Subsequent to the accident, the pilot became aware of the airport/facility directory remarks for turbulence associated with the selected runway. Additionally, he reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunctions during the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Terrain induced turbulence-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

The pilot flew a round robin cross-country flight to practice touch and go landings at nearby airports. At one airport, he aborted the landing due to "moderate to severe turbulence on final." During the approach to the destination airport, he aborted his first approach due to strong winds and turbulence and decided to go around. During his second approach, the airplane lost about 200 feet of altitude following a downdraft. The pilot applied full throttle to gain airspeed. A wind gust lifted the airplane's right wing and the pilot applied full right aileron. The airplane's left wing, the left main landing gear, and the nose landing gear impacted terrain where the airplane skidded for 100 to 150 feet and sustained substantial wing damage. Subsequent to the accident, the pilot became aware of the airport/facility directory remarks for turbulence associated with the selected runway. Additionally, he reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunctions during the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportBoulder Muni (0nm E)
Runway26
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N N
Tail NumberN738LQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJourneys Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 18 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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