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March 7, 2022 · Cessna 172S 172S11469 · N653ND

San Carlos, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Carlos, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S 172S11469 (2014)
Tail Number
N653ND
Operator
Pelican Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA123

The pilot of the airplane reported that, while on short final to land, the airplane experienced a sudden loss of airspeed due to windshear. The pilot continued the approach and reported that he flared too high, and the airplane bounced during landing. He elected to go around, and during the second landing the airplane bounced again. During the third landing attempt, the pilot successfully landed the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 330° at 12 knots. The pilot reported that during the accident flight, the wind was at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation

Full Narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that, while on short final to land, the airplane experienced a sudden loss of airspeed due to windshear. The pilot continued the approach and reported that he flared too high, and the airplane bounced during landing. He elected to go around, and during the second landing the airplane bounced again. During the third landing attempt, the pilot successfully landed the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 330° at 12 knots. The pilot reported that during the accident flight, the wind was at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 PST
Nearest AirportSan Carlos Airport (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length2621 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S 172S11469
Tail NumberN653ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPelican Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 2700
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data