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September 25, 2016 · Cessna 172 M · N73101
Pittsfield, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1976)
Tail Number
N73101
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA515
The solo student pilot reported that on final, following a cross-country flight, "It was really bumpy", the airplane was at a "pretty steep angle", and the stall warning horn was "really going crazy". He further reported that he tried to avoid a stall, and lowered the nose of the airplane, and the airplane touched down to the left of the runway unexpectedly. The airplane continued to the left of the runway and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that on final, following a cross-country flight, "It was really bumpy", the airplane was at a "pretty steep angle", and the stall warning horn was "really going crazy". He further reported that he tried to avoid a stall, and lowered the nose of the airplane, and the airplane touched down to the left of the runway unexpectedly. The airplane continued to the left of the runway and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPittsfield Muni (0nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length5791 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN73101
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC