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April 5, 2018 · Cessna 172 M · N1438U
Livermore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1976)
Tail Number
N1438U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA201
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was landing, a wind gust pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway about 10 ft off the ground. The flight instructor took the flight controls and added full power to go around. Subsequently, the airplane bounced, the left main landing gear "caught onto something" on the ground, and the airplane spun around. The left wing struck the ground and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 290° at 6 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 25L.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway centerline and flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was landing, a wind gust pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway about 10 ft off the ground. The flight instructor took the flight controls and added full power to go around. Subsequently, the airplane bounced, the left main landing gear "caught onto something" on the ground, and the airplane spun around. The left wing struck the ground and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 290° at 6 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 25L.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportLivermore Muni (0nm SSE)
Runway25L
Runway Length2699 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN1438U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 20 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC