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February 26, 2020 · Cessna 172 P · N291RP
Everglades City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Everglades City, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 P (1981)
Tail Number
N291RP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA114
According to the pilot, while on final approach to the runway and about 3 to 4 ft above ground level, the airplane encountered a "strong gust cross wind" from the right, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and sustaining substantial damage. The pilot reduced engine power and landed the airplane without further incident. 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 maintain airplane control during the landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while on final approach to runway 15, about 5 ft above the runway, a "strong gust of crosswind" from the right resulted in the airplane's left wing striking the runway. The pilot reduced engine power and landed the airplane without further anomaly. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 EST
Nearest AirportEverglades Airpark (0nm NW)
Runway15
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 P
Tail NumberN291RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC