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June 10, 2016 · Cessna 172 N · N733EC

Pasco, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Pasco, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1976)
Tail Number
N733EC
Operator
Bergstrom Aircraft
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA305

The flight instructor reported that about 150 feet above the ground during the initial climb, he reduced the power to idle to demonstrate loss of engine power during takeoff. He further reported that he lowered the nose of the airplane to gain airspeed, but after about 2 seconds the airplane settled rapidly. The flight instructor advanced the throttle to full forward, and flared about 20 feet above the ground to arrest the sink rate. He reported that the airplane landed flat, all three landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded about 150 feet down the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the flight instructor there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 37 minutes before the accident the wind was 200 degrees true at 16 knots, wind gusts 23 knots. A further review revealed that, about 27 minutes after the accident the wind was 190 degrees true at 17 knots, wind gusts 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21R.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that about 150 feet above the ground during the initial climb, he reduced the power to idle to demonstrate loss of engine power during takeoff. He further reported that he lowered the nose of the airplane to gain airspeed, but after about 2 seconds the airplane settled rapidly. The flight instructor advanced the throttle to full forward, and flared about 20 feet above the ground to arrest the sink rate. He reported that the airplane landed flat, all three landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded about 150 feet down the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the flight instructor there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 37 minutes before the accident the wind was 200 degrees true at 16 knots, wind gusts 23 knots. A further review revealed that, about 27 minutes after the accident the wind was 190 degrees true at 17 knots, wind gusts 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21R.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTri-Cities (0nm NNE)
Runway21R
Runway Length7711 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN733EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBergstrom Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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