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August 3, 2016 · Cessna 172 K · N84371
Cross Keys, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cross Keys, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 K (1969)
Tail Number
N84371
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA413
The pilot reported that during the final approach to land, about 200 feet prior to the runway threshold, he turned his attention to the airspeed indicator and "must have turned the yoke to the left". Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the left and impacted a tree with the left wing about 10-12 feet off the ground. The airplane spun to the left and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral bank control during final approach, which resulted with an impact with a tree and substantial damage to the left and right wings.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the final approach to land, about 200 feet prior to the runway threshold, he turned his attention to the airspeed indicator and "must have turned the yoke to the left". Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the left and impacted a tree with the left wing about 10-12 feet off the ground. The airplane spun to the left and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCross Keys (0nm ENE)
Runway09
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 K
Tail NumberN84371
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E20 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC