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February 12, 2022 · Cessna 172N · N737SY

Murphysboro, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Murphysboro, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1977)
Tail Number
N737SY
Operator
Southern Illinois Airport Authority
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA120

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings during a solo instructional flight at the time of the accident. She completed 7 landings without incident, and the accident approach was to be the final landing. The pilot reported that the runway was in sight, but she did not see the power lines. The airplane hit the lines and subsequently impacted the ground below the lines. The airframe sustained damage to the fuselage and left wing. According to the pilot, there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. The accident occurred about 24 minutes after sunset and about 3 minutes before the end of civil twilight. The runway was equipped with Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system. An inspection of the system after the accident revealed that it was operating normally at that time.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings during a solo instructional flight at the time of the accident. She completed 7 landings without incident, and the accident approach was to be the final landing. The pilot reported that the runway was in sight, but she did not see the power lines. The airplane hit the lines and subsequently impacted the ground below the lines. The airframe sustained damage to the fuselage and left wing. According to the pilot, there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. The accident occurred about 24 minutes after sunset and about 3 minutes before the end of civil twilight. The runway was equipped with Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system. An inspection of the system after the accident revealed that it was operating normally at that time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:57 CST
Nearest AirportSouthern Illinois (0.8nm S)
Runway36R
Runway Length6506 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737SY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Illinois Airport Authority
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 52
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data