Summary
On November 27, 1993, a Cessna 172N (N4759G) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE.
On November 27, 1993, at approximately 1145 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172N, N4759G, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Coronado Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight.
According to the information provided by the student pilot in his NTSB Pilot/Operator Report, the airplane impacted the taxiway embankment following his loss of directional control prior to touchdown. The pilot reported that he "ballooned" during the flare and applied full power to recover, followed by a second flare. After the second flare the airplane drifted over adjacent weeds and the terrain collision followed as the pilot "steered towards the runway."
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4759G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On November 27, 1993, at approximately 1145 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172N, N4759G, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Coronado Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight.
According to the information provided by the student pilot in his NTSB Pilot/Operator Report, the airplane impacted the taxiway embankment following his loss of directional control prior to touchdown. The pilot reported that he "ballooned" during the flare and applied full power to recover, followed by a second flare. After the second flare the airplane drifted over adjacent weeds and the terrain collision followed as the pilot "steered towards the runway."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA037