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January 20, 2018 · Cessna 172P P · N64204

Cloverdale, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cloverdale, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P P (1981)
Tail Number
N64204
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18CA072

The private pilot reported that he intended to make two full-stop landings before returning to his home base. The pilot entered the traffic pattern and announced his position as he maneuvered to final approach. The pilot stated that the approach was stable but appeared to be short. He added power and adjusted the pitch for the projected touchdown point beyond the displaced threshold. When the airplane was over the displaced threshold, the stability of the approach was lost. The pilot suspected a swirl of wind or updraft was encountered as the wing raised more than he expected from previous landings at this airport. The pilot tried to regain the runway centerline and level the wings; however, he was unsuccessful. The pilot then made a radio transmission that he was going around. He applied power and raised the flaps (he reported that his intention was to extend the flaps 20o; however, postaccident, the flap position was fully retracted). The airplane rolled to the left and contacted the ground, coming to rest inverted off the side of the runway. The forward fuselage, left wing and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach and his delayed decision to go around.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported that he intended to make 2 full-stop landings before returning to his home base. The pilot entered the traffic pattern and announced his position as he maneuvered to final approach. The pilot stated that the approach was stable, but appeared to be short. He added power and adjusted the pitch for the projected touchdown point beyond the displaced threshold. When the airplane was over the displaced threshold, stability of the approach was lost. The pilot suspected a swirl of wind or updraft was encountered as the wing raised more than he expected from previous landings at this airport. The pilot tried to regain the runway centerline and level the wings, however he was unsuccessful. The pilot then made a radio transmission that he was going around. Power was applied and the flaps were raised (intention was 20o, however postaccident, the flap position was fully retracted). The airplane rolled to the left and contacted the ground; coming to rest inverted off the side of the runway. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportCloverdale Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2909 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P P
Tail NumberN64204
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 37 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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