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July 25, 2021 · Cessna 172N · N728KG
Kernville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Kernville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1979)
Tail Number
N728KG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA311
The pilot reported that, she set up for a normal approach to runway 17. Just before initiating the landing flare, transitioning through an altitude of about 15 ft above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered a wind gust. The left wing lifted to a near vertical attitude and the pilot manipulated the throttle full forward to go-around. The airplane was too low to avoid the trees adjacent to the runway. The wings were substantially damaged when the airplane collided with several trees and came to rest nose-low with the nose gear collapsed. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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 landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, she set up for a normal approach to runway 17. Just before initiating the landing flare, transitioning through an altitude of about 15 ft above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered a wind gust. The left wing lifted to a near vertical attitude and the pilot manipulated the throttle full forward to go-around. The airplane was too low to avoid the trees adjacent to the runway. The wings were substantially damaged when the airplane collided with several trees and came to rest nose-low with the nose gear collapsed. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PDT
Nearest AirportKern Valley (0nm E)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN728KG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.30 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC