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May 11, 2021 · Cessna 172R NO Series · N47AF

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172R NO Series (2001)
Tail Number
N47AF
Operator
Ameriflyers of Texas
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA193

The pilot reported that, she was on approach to land at a private airpark while nearing the end of civil twilight. She keyed the radio microphone multiple times during the approach but was unsuccessful to activate the airpark’s high intensity lighting. During the approach she initiated a go around when she realized that she had aligned with a road instead of the runway. During the go around, the airplane struck powerlines, impacted terrain, and came to rest nose down against a fence. The right wing and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Members of the airpark added that shortly after the accident, the airpark’s runway lights were activated and verified to be operational.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, she was on approach to land at a private airpark while nearing the end of civil twilight. She keyed the radio microphone multiple times during the approach but was unsuccessful to activate the airpark’s high intensity lighting. During the approach she initiated a go around when she realized that she had aligned with a road instead of the runway. During the go around, the airplane struck powerlines, impacted terrain, and came to rest nose down against a fence. The right wing and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Members of the airpark added that shortly after the accident, the airpark’s runway lights were activated and verified to be operational.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 MST
Nearest AirportStellar Airpark (0nm E)
Runway35
Runway Length4416 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172R NO Series
Tail NumberN47AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflyers of Texas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 F
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data