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August 29, 2021 · Cessna 172P · N51547
Wenatchee, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P (1980)
Tail Number
N51547
Operator
Galvin Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA332
The flight instructor reported that, while conducting mountain flying training, and using roads as a primary means of navigation, the pilot rated student made a wrong turn due to smoke/haze and entered an area where the airplane could not out climb terrain. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane which subsequently collided with vegetation (trees). The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. 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 student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while conducting mountain flying training, and using roads as a primary means of navigation, the pilot rated student made a wrong turn due to smoke/haze and entered an area where the airplane could not out climb terrain. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane which subsequently collided with vegetation (trees). The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN51547
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGalvin Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Basc · None
Crew 2Age 28 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC