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October 8, 2022 · Cessna 172M · N73614
Burlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M (1976)
Tail Number
N73614
Operator
Cascade Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA010
The pilot reported that, during the landing approach the winds were shifting, but he was still confident a landing could be achieved. The airplane then touched down hard and bounced. He attempted to ease back pressure on the control yoke, but the nose began to lower. The nose wheel subsequently struck the ground with an accompanying loud noise. The forward fuselage and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident could have been avoided if he had applied full power and performed a go-around after the first touchdown.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing approach the winds were shifting, but he was still confident a landing could be achieved. The airplane then touched down hard and bounced. He attempted to ease back pressure on the control yoke, but the nose began to lower. The nose wheel subsequently struck the ground with an accompanying loud noise. The forward fuselage and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident could have been avoided if he had applied full power and performed a go-around after the first touchdown.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 PDT
Nearest AirportSkagit Rgnl (0.5nm ESE)
Runway29
Runway Length5480 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN73614
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCascade Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 02J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC