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July 1, 2016 · Cessna 152G · N4916B
Augusta, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Augusta, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 152G (1979)
Tail Number
N4916B
Operator
University Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16CA303
The pilot was taking his private pilot checkride and was demonstrating a short-field landing. During the landing, the wind was gusting, and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the left wing dropped and struck the runway. The designated pilot examiner (DPE) took control of the airplane and completed the go-around. He then returned control of the airplane to the pilot, and the pilot then performed another short-field landing with a full stop. After the full-stop landing, he taxied to the fixed-base operator (FBO) at the airport, and he and the DPE exited the airplane and went into the FBO to complete the paperwork for the check ride. After the DPE had completed the paperwork, the pilot returned to the airplane intending to fly back to his home airport. During his preflight inspection, he noticed that the wing was damaged. Examination of the wing revealed that both wing spars were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the wing tip contacting the runway during the go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking his private pilot checkride, and was demonstrating a short field landing. During the landing the wind was gusty and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the left wing dropped and struck the runway. The Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) took control of the airplane and completed the go-around. He then returned control of the airplane to the pilot, and the pilot then performed another short field landing with a full stop. After the full stop landing, he taxied to the fixed base operator (FBO) at the airport, and he and the DPE exited the aircraft and went into the FBO to complete the paperwork for the check ride. After the DPE had completed the paperwork, the pilot returned to the airplane with the intent to fly back to his home airport. During his preflight inspection he noticed that the wing was damaged. Examination of the damage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wing spars were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAugusta State (0nm SE)
Runway17
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152G
Tail NumberN4916B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC