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November 14, 2021 · Cessna 172 · N8509B

Stanley, ID

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Stanley, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172 (1957)
Tail Number
N8509B
Operator
Joel a Lafleur
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA037

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff from a grass/dirt runway, the airplane encountered tailwind gusts and had a long ground roll. After the airplane became airborne and cleared the end of the runway, a noticeable degradation of performance was observed. The stall warning horn began to buzz, and the airplane started to descend. While maneuvering the airplane to avoid obstacles, the airplane continued to descend. He performed a forced landing resulting in 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. A weather observation station located about 30 miles south; reported that, about 20 minutes after the accident, the wind was variable at 3 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The airplane was taking off from runway 3.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff from a grass/dirt runway, the airplane encountered tailwind gusts and had a long ground roll. After the airplane became airborne and cleared the end of the runway, a noticeable degradation of performance was observed. The stall warning horn began to buzz, and the airplane started to descend. While maneuvering the airplane to avoid obstacles, the airplane continued to descend. He performed a forced landing resulting in 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. A weather observation station located about 30 miles south; reported that, about 20 minutes after the accident, the wind was variable at 3 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The airplane was taking off from runway 3.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportThomas Creek (1nm ENE)
Runway03
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8509B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoel a Lafleur
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-330A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 25 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time11:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data