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October 8, 2016 · Cessna 172 N · N3379E

Ocean Springs, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ocean Springs, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1978)
Tail Number
N3379E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA012

The pilot reported that during landing the airplane "was pushed violently and unexpectedly to the right". She further reported that she immediately tried to correct with rudder, aileron and power inputs simultaneously. The airplane continued to drift farther to the right of the centerline and contacted several trees along the edge of the airport before the airplane landed nose first onto the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind at the accident airport was 020 degrees true and 12 nautical miles per hours (knots), and that she was landing on runway 36. The nearest weather reporting station, 9 miles to the northwest, reported wind 360 degrees true and 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing the airplane "was pushed violently and unexpectedly to the right". She further reported that she immediately tried to correct with rudder, aileron and power inputs simultaneously. The airplane continued to drift farther to the right of the centerline and contacted several trees along the edge of the airport before the airplane landed nose first onto the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind at the accident airport was 020 degrees true and 12 nautical miles per hours (knots), and that she was landing on runway 36. The nearest weather reporting station, 9 miles to the northwest, reported wind 360 degrees true and 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportOcean Springs (0nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN3379E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data