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September 11, 2017 · Cessna 172 P · N54463
Plainville, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Plainville, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 172 P (1981)
Tail Number
N54463
Operator
Interstate Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA530
The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the airplane bounced, and he chose to go around. He applied full power, set the carburetor heat to cold, and began incrementally retracting the flaps. The airplane drifted left of the runway centerline toward a parking lot but was not gaining sufficient altitude. The pilot started looking for a spot to execute a forced landing when the airplane impacted a tree. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly execute the go-around, which resulted in the airplane failing to maintain a climb, which resulted in collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during touchdown the airplane bounced, and he chose to go-around. He applied full power, set the carburetor heat to cold, and began incrementally retracting the flaps. The airplane drifted left of the runway centerline, towards a parking lot, but was not gaining altitude. The pilot started looking for a spot to execute a forced landing when the airplane impacted a tree and collided with the ground. A postaccident exam of the airplane revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 EDT
Nearest AirportRobertson Field (0nm WSW)
Runway02
Runway Length3665 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 P
Tail NumberN54463
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInterstate Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC