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March 12, 2020 · Cessna 172 S · N52232
Ocean City, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ocean City, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2008)
Tail Number
N52232
Operator
Infinity Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA141
The helicopter pilot was conducting his first solo cross-country flight in an airplane. He reported that some birds moved over the runway as he was about to land the airplane. He applied full power and retracted the flaps to initiate a go-around; however, the airplane touched down and departed the left side of the runway onto grass. The airplane's nose and both wings impacted terrain, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. 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 directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that some birds moved over the runway when he was about to land the airplane. He applied full power and retracted the flaps to initiate a go-around procedure; however, the airplane touched down and departed the left side of the runway. The nose and both wings impacted the grass before the airplane came to rest upright.The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The student pilot, who also held a commercial pilot certificate in rotorcraft, reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 EDT
Nearest AirportOcean City Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway14
Runway Length4074 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN52232
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInfinity Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC