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December 3, 2015 · Cessna 172N N · N5185D
Boca Raton, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N N (1979)
Tail Number
N5185D
Operator
Barnes Herbert Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA073
The pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go landing, he touched down with a "slight bounce." He reported that he applied power, but the rudder and aileron would not keep the airplane from "going left." The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted a taxi sign, the left main landing gear and the nose landing gear collapsed, and came to a stop on a ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go landing, he touched down with a "slight bounce." He reported that he applied power, but the rudder and aileron would not keep the airplane from "going left." The airplane departed the runway to the left, impacted a taxi sign, the left main landing gear and the nose landing gear collapsed, and came to a stop on a ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportBoca Raton (0nm NW)
Runway05
Runway Length6276 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N N
Tail NumberN5185D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBarnes Herbert Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC