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April 17, 2023 · Cessna 172S · N478SP
Fredericksburg, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fredericksburg, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (1998)
Tail Number
N478SP
Operator
Archimedes Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA159
The pilot stated that when she checked the weather inbound to the airport, the wind was reported as calm. However, the wind may have shifted resulting in a tailwind on final approach. When it became apparent that the airplane was going to land long, she added full power to attempt a go-around. However, the airplane porpoised, the nose landing gear struck the runway and collapsed, and the airplane veered left and departed the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. She noted that initiating the go-around earlier may have prevented the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around resulting in abnormal contact with the runway pavement and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that when she checked the weather inbound to the airport, the wind was reported as calm. However, the wind may have shifted resulting in a tailwind on final approach. When it became apparent that the airplane was going to land long, she added full power to attempt a go-around. However, the airplane porpoised, the nose landing gear struck the runway and collapsed, and the airplane veered left and departed the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. She noted that initiating the go-around earlier may have prevented the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest AirportGillespie County (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN478SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArchimedes Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC