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June 6, 2015 · Cessna 172H H · N2536L

Cottonwood Falls, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cottonwood Falls, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172H H (1966)
Tail Number
N2536L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA136

The pilot reported that he departed from a soft grass runway and used the entire runway length. During the takeoff roll, the airplane accelerated much slower than what he was used to in the soft grass, but still believed he would have enough airspeed to climb. After clearing a fence at the end of the runway, he reported the flight controls felt "mushy," the right wing dropped, and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. During the stall the right wing impacted the terrain and the airplane came to rest in a field upright. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. During a post-accident inspection, a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he departed from a soft grass runway and used the entire runway length. During the takeoff roll, the airplane accelerated much slower than what he was used to in the soft grass, but still believed he would have enough airspeed to climb. After clearing a fence at the end of the runway, he reported the flight controls felt "mushy," the right wing dropped, and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. During the stall the right wing impacted the terrain and the airplane came to rest in a field upright. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. During a post-accident inspection, a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCottonwood Falls (1nm E)
Runway17
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width155 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172H H
Tail NumberN2536L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data