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February 16, 2017 · Cessna 172 M · N381MG
Burlington, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1975)
Tail Number
N381MG
Operator
Missionary Air Group
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA140
The pilot reported that, during landing in a gusting crosswind, following the main wheels touching down and as the nosewheel was about to touch down, the airplane "abruptly lifted into the air." He immediately added full power to go-around, but the airplane drifted to the left off the runway surface and impacted an embankment. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing station at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, recorded wind from 270° at 16 knots, gusting to 31 knots. A peak wind of 260° at 31 knots was recorded about 5 minutes before the accident. The airplane landed on runway 24.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing in a gusting crosswind, following the main wheels touching down, and as the nose wheel was about to touch down, the airplane "abruptly lifted into the air." He immediately added full power to go-around, but the airplane drifted to the left off the runway surface and impacted an embankment. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing station at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, recorded wind 270° at 16 knots, gusting to 31 knots. A peak wind of 260° at 31 knots was recorded about 5 minutes before the accident. The airplane landed on runway 24.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 EST
Nearest AirportBurlington-Alamance Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway24
Runway Length6405 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN381MG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMissionary Air Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 16 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC