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June 30, 2019 · Cessna 172 K · N78658
Manteo, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Manteo, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 K (1968)
Tail Number
N78658
Operator
Obx Airplanes
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA439
The pilot reported that, during initial climb, he "started to feel the airspeed drop" and that he attempted to regain airspeed by lowering the airplane's nose. The airspeed continued to drop, and the airplane aerodynamically stalled and subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, the horizontal stabilizer, and the elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during take off initial climb, he "started to feel the airspeed drop," he corrected by using, "nose down to gain airspeed." The airspeed continued to drop, the airplane aerodynamically stalled, and subsequently, collided with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, horizontal stabilizer and the elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 7 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane was taking off from runway 35.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 EDT
Nearest AirportDare County Rgnl (1nm NNW)
Runway35
Runway Length3301 ft
Runway Width73 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 K
Tail NumberN78658
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorObx Airplanes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC