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July 16, 2019 · Cessna 172 L · N1079M
Grand Canyon, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 L (1971)
Tail Number
N1079M
Operator
West Air Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA424
The pilot reported that, during approach to land, he corrected for a left crosswind. After crossing the threshold, he reduced power and as the airplane was about to touch down, it "rolled" left, and the left wing struck the runway. He added that the airplane immediately "righted itself" and that he then landed it. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. 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 36 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 24 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 210° at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots, with a peak wind reported 3 minutes after the accident from 220° at 27 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.
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The pilot reported that, during approach to land, he corrected for a left crosswind. After crossing the threshold, he reduced power and as he was about to touch down, the airplane "rolled" to the left and the left wing struck the runway. The airplane immediately "righted itself" and he landed the airplane. He added that the runway strike caused a "minor misalignment" with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. 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 36 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 24 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 210° at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots, with a peak wind reported 3 minutes after the accident from 220° at 27 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon National Park (1nm SW)
Runway21
Runway Length8999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 L
Tail NumberN1079M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWest Air Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC