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April 20, 2022 · Cessna 172I · N46055
Blanding, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Blanding, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 172I (1968)
Tail Number
N46055
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA161
The student pilot reported that, during a solo cross-country flight while attempting a landing, the airplane bounced, and a gust of wind raised the right wing. The pilot was able to level the wings, when another gust pushed the airplane off course to the left. The pilot applied full throttle and was able to avoid a barbed wired fence, but then the airplane’s wheels struck wheeled crop irrigation equipment, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, and coming to rest inverted on the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during a solo cross-country flight while attempting a landing, the airplane bounced, and a gust of wind raised the right wing. The pilot was able to level the wings, when another gust pushed the airplane off course to the left. The pilot applied full throttle and was able to avoid a barbed wired fence, but then the airplane’s wheels struck wheeled crop irrigation equipment, which resulted in the airplane nosing over, and coming to rest inverted on the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBlanding Municipal Airport (0nm W)
Runway17/3
Runway Length5781 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN46055
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-F2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:35
Weather SourceWFAC